Abstract
We report a case of late type III B endoleak from a fabric tear in the main body of a Zenith bifurcated stent-graft approximately 19 months after implantation. A follow-up computed tomography (CT) scan showed gradual growth in the size of the aneurysm, but no apparent endoleak was recognized. However, the CT scan had demonstrated a mosaic pattern in the aneurysm sac, which could indicate an endoleak from a fabric tear. The defect was repaired by implantation of body extensions, but the patient died 5 h after the procedure.
MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / complications
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / therapy*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
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Endoleak / diagnostic imaging
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Endoleak / etiology*
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Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
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Fatal Outcome
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
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Male
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Prosthesis Design
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Prosthesis Failure / adverse effects*
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / complications
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Stents / adverse effects
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed