Post-EVAR endoleak embolization
Percutaneous or endovascular embolization of persistent endoleak after aortic endograft placement.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
After EVAR, blood may continue to circulate in the aneurysm sac through collateral branches (type II endoleak) or graft sealing defect. Treatment is needed if the aneurysm continues to grow.
Benefits
Aneurysm rupture prevention, initial treatment consolidation.
Procedure
Depending on endoleak type, access may be direct percutaneous (aneurysm sac puncture under CT) or endovascular. Glue (Onyx, NBCA) or coils are injected into the sac. Duration: 1-2 hours.
Risks
Non-target embolization, bowel injury (percutaneous route), endoleak recurrence.
Recovery
One-night hospitalization. Follow-up CT at 1-3 months.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne