Aortoduodenal Fistula Six Weeks after EVAR for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report

Abstract

The technique of endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm has markedly improved over the years, showing a lower 30-day mortality rate compared to the open technique. Despite improvements, the percentage of reinterventions remains high due to late failure. A rare but severe complication of EVAR is the development of an aortoduodenal fistula, which has a very high mortality rate. The pathogenesis still remains unclear.

Key Words:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm
• EVAR
• aortoduodenal fistula.

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H.R. Tromp

H. R. Tromp, M.D. Rijnhof 13 6715 LR Ede The Netherlands