Quality Improvement Guidelines for Imaging Detection and Treatment of Endoleaks following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)

Journal Article · Fri Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 2013 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-012-0439-4· OSTI ID:22156497

Uberoi, R. ^[1]; Cil, B. ^[2]; Munneke, G. ^[3]; Tsetis, D. ^[4]

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1. John Radcliffe Hospital, Department of Radiology (United Kingdom)
2. Hacettepe University Hospitals, Department of Interventional Radiology (Turkey)
3. St George's Hospital, Department of Interventional Radiology (United Kingdom)
4. University Hospital of Heraklion, Medical School of Crete, Department of Radiology (Greece)

Major concerns after aortic aneurysm repair are caused by the presence of endoleaks, which are defined as persistent perigraft flow within the aortic aneurysm sac. Diagnosis of endoleaks can be performed with various imaging modalities, and indications for treatment are based on further subclassifications. Early detection and correct classification of endoleaks are crucial for planning patient management. The vast majority of endoleaks can be treated successfully by interventional means. Guidelines for Imaging Detection and Treatment of endoleaks are described in this article.

• OSTI ID: 22156497
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 36, Issue 1; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Article Copyright (c) 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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