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Longitudinal Aneurysm Shrinkage Following Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Source of Intermediate and Late Complications

Peter L. Harris, John A. Brennan, Janis Martin, Derek Gould, Ali Bakran, Geoffrey L. Gilling-Smith, Jaap Buth, Evelien Gevers, Donagh White

Journal of Endovascular Surgery · 1999 · 172 citations · 13 references

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Abstract

In this study, longitudinal shrinkage of the sac following endovascular aortic aneurysm repair led to buckling or kinking of the endograft within 1 year in 69% of patients. This appears to be an important source of delayed complications.

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