Type II endoleaks are common and embolization is often performed if treatment is necessary. Although transarterial embolization is common, other methods including trans-caval embolization are also utilized. Complications can occur and we report a case of infection that was challenging to diagnose and treat. There is no data regarding the risk of aortic stent graft infection after trans-caval embolization with n-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) glue of a type II endoleak.
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