Key result
EVAR successfully repairs a 14.6-cm giant AAA in an elderly man.
Why the study?
Giant abdominal aortic aneurysms measuring at least 10 cm are rare and pose anatomical challenges for EVAR due to narrow necks, extreme angulation, and organ dislocation.
Case Report (n=1)
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Demonstrates that endovascular repair of giant abdominal aortic aneurysms (≥10 cm) is technically feasible with careful patient selection despite anatomical challenges.
Aortic aneurysms are focal dilations of more than 50% the normal aortic diameter; giant abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) have diameters greater than or equal to 10 cm and are rare clinical entities. We present a case of an elderly man with an AAA with a 14.6-cm diameter, treated successfully with endovascular repair (EVAR). AAAs pose anatomical challenges for EVAR because of their narrow necks, extreme angulation, and dislocation of intra-abdominal organs. A literature review shows only 5 EVARs have been attempted for the repair of giant AAAs; 4 were successful. With the technical advancement and careful patient selection, successful EVAR of giant AAAs is possible.
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Chatterjee et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Giant abdominal aortic aneurysm (n=1). Endovascular repair (EVAR) was evaluated on Successful treatment. Endovascular repair (EVAR) was successfully used to treat a 14.6-cm diameter giant abdominal aortic aneurysm in an elderly man.
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