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Preoperative Embolization of Collateral Side Branches: A Valid Means to Reduce Type II Endoleaks after Endovascular AAA Repair

Robert F. Bonvini, Mario Alerci, Francesco Antonucci, Paolo Tutta, Rolf Wyttenbach, M. Bogen, A Pelloni, Ludwig von Segesser, Augusto Gallino

Journal of Endovascular Therapy · 2003 · 68 citations · 38 references

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Abstract

The embolization of side branches arising from an infrarenal aortic aneurysm before endovascular repair is feasible, with a high success rate; this maneuver may play a relevant role in reducing the rate of type II endoleak, improving long-term outcome.

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Endoluminal Stent–Grafts for Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

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Type III and Type IV Endoleak: Toward a Complete Definition of Blood Flow in the Sac After Endoluminal AAA Repair

Geoffrey H. White, James R. May, Richard Waugh et al. · Journal of Endovascular Surgery · 1998 · 375 citations

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Increasing Incidence of Midterm and Long-Term Complications After Endovascular Graft Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Note of Caution Based on a 9-Year Experience

Takao Ohki, Frank J. Veith, Palma M. Shaw et al. · Annals of Surgery · 2001 · 276 citations · Full text

Aneurysm rupture after endovascular repair using the AneuRx stent graft

Christopher K. Zarins, Rodney A. White, Thomas J. Fogarty · Journal of Vascular Surgery · 2000 · 249 citations · Full text

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