Published August 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Management of endovascular exclusion for abdominal aortic aneurysm with neck bigger than sixty degrees

  • 1. Second Military Medical Univ., Shanghai (China). Changhai Hospital, Dept. of Vascular Surgery, Inst. of Vascular Surgery of PLA

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Objective: To study the possibility and the feasibility of endovascular exclusion (EVE) in treating abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and expanding its application extent. Methods: Perform a modified technical procedure for AAA with neck bigger than sixty degree through bundle up or put in Cuff manoeuvre and follow by EVE. Results: AAA with neck bigger than sixty degree are completely excluded after the procedure revealing under color duplex scan, CTA, MRA with confirmations of the stent stability torsionlessness and no endo-leak. Conclusions: It is a safe, feasible method for EVE to treat AAA with neck bigger than sixty degree. Its characteristic mini-trauma is specially suitable for the old and weak patients

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Journal Title
Journal of Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 257-258
ISSN
1008-794X