Endovascular Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
- Author:
Hyo Cheol KIM
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Endovascular aneurysm repair; Stent-graft; Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- MeSH: Aneurysm; Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal; Endoleak; Endovascular Procedures; Humans
- From:Hanyang Medical Reviews 2011;31(1):1-9
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has been a revolutionary development in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) since its introduction in the early 1990s. The result of the two randomized controlled trials comparing EVAR versus open repair for the treatment of AAAs has provided some insight to the advantages and limitations of EVAR technology. Endoleaks continue to be a challenge for EVAR and most endoleaks can now be successfully managed by endovascular techniques. Fenestrated and branched stent-graft technology is increasingly applied to patients with complex AAA anatomies. This paper outlines some of the concepts and discusses the controversies and challenges facing clinicians involved in EVAR today and in the future.
