Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
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Review Case Reports
Aortoenteric fistula due to endoleak coil embolization after endovascular AAA repair.
To report a late complication associated with embolization coils used to treat an endoleak after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. ⋯ Coil embolization to treat endoleaks can, on rare occasions, be the cause of aortoenteric fistula. Lifelong follow-up of stent-graft patients is required.
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To report the successful endoluminal repair of an infected thoracic aneurysm secondary to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). ⋯ Endoluminal repair is an alternative to open surgery for the treatment of infected aneurysms of the thoracic aorta.