Is side branch embolization needed before endovascular aortic aneurysm repair to prevent type II endoleak?

Diagn Interv Imaging. 2024 Sep;105(9):301-302. doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2024.04.001. Epub 2024 Apr 27.
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Keywords: Abdominal aortic aneurysm; Aorta; Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR); Pre-emptive embolization; Type II endoleak.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery
  • Embolization, Therapeutic* / methods
  • Endoleak* / diagnostic imaging
  • Endoleak* / etiology
  • Endoleak* / prevention & control
  • Endoleak* / therapy
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Male