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01-07-2016 | Case Report
Delayed Recurrence of Type 1A Endoleak with Aortic Rupture and Hemorrhage After Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing (EVAS)
Authors:
Uei Pua, Lawrence Han Hwee Quek, Glenn Wei Leong Tan
Published in:
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
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Issue 7/2016
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Excerpt
The Nellix endovascular aneurysm sealing system (Endologix, Santa Rosa, CA) or EVAS is a novel endoprosthesis used in endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysm. The current body of literature surrounding EVAS is limited [
1‐
6], and of particular interest is Type 1A endoleak, due to the unique configuration of the proximal seal zone and limited understanding on its natural history [
1,
2]. We hereby describe a case of delayed recurrence of type 1A endoleak associated with aortic wall disruption and retroperitoneal hemorrhage. This report fulfills our institution’s criteria for waiver of informed consent. …