Multistage Endovascular Management of a Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Post–Heart Transplant Patient. (February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Malinowski, Maciej; Młodzik, Jakub; Jodłowski, Grzegorz; Borkowski, Artur; Skóra, Jan; Janczak, Dariusz
• Is Part Of: Vascular & endovascular surgery. Volume 56:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 220
• Page End: 224
• Publication Date: 2022-02
• Subjects: Branched endovascular aortic repair -- endovascular -- heart transplantation -- temporary aneurysm sack perfusion -- thoracoabdominal aneurysm; Blood-vessels -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Blood-vessels -- Endoscopic surgery -- Periodicals; Vascular Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Angioplasty -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive -- Periodicals; Vascular Diseases -- surgery -- Periodicals; Vaisseaux sanguins -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Vaisseaux sanguins -- Chirurgie endoscopique -- Périodiques; 617.41
• DOI: 10.1177/15385744211056142
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1538-5744

Abstract

The development of aneurysms of thoracoabdominal aorta (TAAA) in a post-transplant patient is a rare clinical situation and requires special attention. Endovascular treatment is the most suitable option for these patients due to numerous comorbidities. Particular emphasis should be placed on the ejection fraction as one of the main criteria for qualifying for surgery. The treatment itself remains a major challenge relating to anatomical constrains; however, it is possible in select patients in experienced centers.