Proposed classification of endoleaks after endovascular treatment of Stanford type-B aortic dissections. (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharafuddin, Mel J; Reece, T Brett; Papia, Giuseppe; Pozeg, Zlatko I; Peterson, Brian G; Shafi, Bilal; Man, Jeanette; Milner, Ross
• Is Part Of: Vascular. Volume 27:Number 6(2019)
• Page Start: 585
• Page End: 594
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Chronic descending aortic dissection -- distal entry tear -- endoleak -- Stanford type-B aortic dissection -- TEVAR -- thoracic aortic endovascular repair; 616.13
• DOI: 10.1177/1708538119847394
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1708-5381

Abstract

Objectives: Despite two decades of experience, no dedicated classification system exists to document and prognosticate patterns of endoleak encountered after endovascular therapy of type-B aortic dissection. This nomenclature gap has led to inconsistent management and underreporting of significant findings associated with adverse outcomes after endovascular treatment of type-B aortic dissection. Our goal was to propose a reproducible and prognostically relevant classification. Methods: A multidisciplinary team of seven experienced open and endovascular aortic surgeons was assembled to provide consensus opinion. Extensive literature review was conducted. Deficiencies in the current classification approach of the various patterns of persistent filling of false lumen after endovascular therapy were identified. Results: Our focus was to categorize high-risk and low-risk subgroups within endoleaks after endovascular treatment of type-B aortic dissection. In this classification, type-Ia endoleak refers to persistent filling of the false lumen in an antegrade manner. Causes include failure to cover the primary entry tear and sizing or technical related proximal seal failure. False lumen filling via distal entry tears is classified as typeIb endoleak, which is further sub-classified intob1 (major branch-related tears), andb2 (multiple small branches related tears). Retrograde ascending aortic dissection and stent graft-induced new entry were classified as type-I endoleaks (type-Ir and type-Is, respectively). Another focus was reclassification type-II endoleaks, with type-IIa endoleak referring to conventional retroleak from one or more posterior branches and type-IIx referring to retroleak from major branches (visceral or left subclavian arteries). Conclusions: The majority of endoleaks after endovascular treatment of type-B aortic dissection are related to persistent or new filling of the false lumen. We propose a new false lumen-based classification schema for endoleaks occurring after endovascular therapy of type-B aortic dissection.