Abstract
Oesophageal complications after endovascular aortic stent repair are rare, but may lead to catastrophic consequences. Early detection is mandatory, but is sometimes difficult because of a lack of specific signs in the early stages. We report 2 cases with opposing results of oesophageal complications after aortic stent graft repair, and discuss the early signs of this disastrous complication and potential methods for early detection.
Keywords:
Aortic aneurysm; Aortic stent graft; Oesophageal complication.
© The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
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Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
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Aortic Rupture / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Rupture / surgery*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
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Device Removal
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Esophageal Perforation / diagnostic imaging
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Esophageal Perforation / etiology*
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Esophageal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
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Esophageal Stenosis / etiology*
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Esophageal Stenosis / surgery
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Esophagoscopy
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Humans
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Prosthesis Design
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Reoperation
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Stents*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
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Ulcer / diagnostic imaging
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Ulcer / etiology*
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Ulcer / surgery