Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
Abstract Most descending thoracic aortic aneurysms are treated today by implantation of a thoracic endograft. For optimal results, preoperative planning of the procedure is key. Evaluation of the supra aortic…
Fusion Techniques in Advanced Endovascular Repair
Abstract Thanks to the Fusion imaging technology it is possible to combine imaging from different modalities together. Its implementation, especially during advanced endovascular procedures, has been shown to reduce the…
Management of Type II Endoleaks with Ethylene-Vinyl-Alcohol Copolymer Liquid Embolic Agent
Abstract Despite the broad implication of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), robust evidence concerning the treatment of type II endoleaks is missing. Ethylene-Vinyl-Alcohol-Copolymer Liquid Embolic Agent (Onyx) is a therapeutic modality…
Conclusion and Future Perspectives
Konstantinos P. Donas The initial skepticism of endovascular procedures expressed by “traditional” vascular surgeons was replaced with increasing enthusiasm, based on the belief that these less invasive techniques would have an…
Management of Type Ia Endoleaks
Konstantinos P. Donas Giovanni Torsello Use of endovascular techniques in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) was revolutionary. Less invasive approaches and improved endovascular equipment led to expanded treatment of AAAs…
Sizing of Aortic Endografts in Chimney Technique
In the last decade the endovascular treatment of complex aortic disease was revolutionized with the introduction of the chimney technique, an alternative approach to create an adequate proximal/distal landing zone…
Logistics in the Hybrid Operating Room for Complex Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Abstract A hybrid room defined as the synthesis of a fully equipped operating room (OR) with all the necessary diagnostic equipment allows high-quality diagnostic imaging and provides the option to…
Fenestrated Endografting for Pararenal Aneurysms
Abstract The Zenith (Cook Medical, Brisbane, Australia) fenestrated stent-graft (FSG) was developed based on individual patient aneurysm and renal vessel morphology. It is a Conformité Européenne (CE) mark–approved product, with…
Procedural Steps in Chimney Technique
The chimney technique in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is performed in a hybrid operating room under fluoroscopic control (e.g., Axiom Artis FA and Artis Zee; Siemens Medical Solutions, Forchheim, Germany;…
Use of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Follow-up of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Abstract Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has emerged as an additional modality to enhance color duplex ultrasound, with the potential to better detect and classify the type of endoleak and target-vessel patency….
