Evolving concepts and management of endoleaks after endovascular aneurysm repair: where do we stand in 2019?
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Cannavale A., Lucatelli P., Corona M., Nardis P., Basilico F., De Rubeis G., Santoni M., Catalano C., Bezzi M.
ISSN: 0009-9260
In recent years, there has been tremendous progress in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) techniques and devices. This process has seen a change in incidence, risk factors, and treatment of endoleaks as well as in follow-up protocols after EVAR. In particular, recent literature has highlighted new concepts in the evaluation and prevention/treatment of type I and II endoleak after standard EVAR. There is also recent evidence regarding new imaging protocols for follow-up after EVAR, which include magnetic resonance imaging and contrast-enhanced ultrasound. This comprehensive review aims to outline the most recent concepts on imaging follow-up, pathophysiology/risk factors, and management of endoleaks.