What is an endoleak?Mr Gibbs explains that an endoleak is the finding of blood flowing into the aneurysm around a stent graft (medical device) after it has been inserted in endovascular (keyhole) repair. This is one of the important complications to be aware of and can be found on scans during follow up. There are different types of endoleaks, some of which can lead to high pressure blood flow into the aneurysm, and these need procedures to prevent rupture (bursting).
Aortic aneurysm repairMr Gibbs - Vascular Consultant at Imperial College - talks about choices regarding options of treatment of aortic aneurysm repair.
Enovascular abdominal aneurysm repair (EVAR)Mr Gibbs - Vascular Consultant at Imperial College - explains minimally invasive treatment of AAA.
What factors would predict a long term successful EVAR?Mr Gibbs talks to Mr Jaffer about if we can predict whether EVAR (keyhole repair) is likely to be successful or not in which patients. It appears to be the key factor is poor or complex anatomy (configuration) of the aorta, which can lead to higher rates of leakage or slippage of the graft. This is important to consider with your clinician.
EVAR surgery The interview discusses the endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) technique, its history, procedure, benefits, complications, and long-term surveillance requirements.
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