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Should I worry about endoleak?
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Should I worry about endoleak?

Not all endoleaks are created equal. Some definitely require something done and others would not need anything. Professor Mussa discusses the different kinds and when you need to do something about it.

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So, the only reason to fix an endoleak is if and when the aneurysm is getting larger. If there's an endoleak while the aneurysm is getting smaller or no change in size, there's There's nothing to be done for the endole. You don't treat an endole just because it's present, but you treat it if and when the aneurysm has gotten bigger on serial images. So it's a very important distinction because not all endolegues require treatment.

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