Evolving Concepts, Management, and Treatment of Type 1 Endoleaks after Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Abstract

Over the past 20 years, there has been tremendous progress in endovascular aneurysm repair techniques and devices. The application of new third- and fourth-generation devices (from 2003 onward) has led to changes in the incidence and management of endoleaks. This comprehensive review aims to outline the most recent concepts with respect to pathophysiology/risk factors and management of Type 1 endoleaks.

Keywords

endovascular aneurysm repair - endoleak - Palmaz stent - EndoAnchors - aortic neck - iliac artery - interventional radiology

Publication History

Article published online:
01 October 2020

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