Reduction in aortic aneurysm size: Early results after endovascular graft placement
Reduction in aortic aneurysm size: Early results after endovascular graft placement
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DOI:
10.1016/s0741-5214(97)70327-6
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发表时间:
1997-01-01
影响因子:
4.3
通讯作者:
Yao, JST
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作者:
Matsumura, JS;Pearce, WH;Yao, JST
Purpose: Previous reports demonstrate initial technical success with transluminally placed endovascular grafts (TPEG) for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. However, long-term changes in the size of the aorta and aneurysmal segments are unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine aortic dimensions at several levels by computed tomographic (CT) scans 1 year after TPEG.Methods: Thirty-four patients underwent TPEG with i-year CT scans. Patients were divided into three groups: group I, no perigraft leak; group II, early perigraft leak that sealed during the first year; and group III, persistent perigraft leak. Aortic minor and major diameters, perimeter, and area were measured at four locations: the celiac aorta, proximal neck, maximal aneurysm size, and distal neck.Results: There were 32 men and two women, with a mean age of 73+/-8 years. In group I there were 20 patients (58%), and groups II and III had seven patients (21%) each. The overall mean aneurysm minor diameter decreased from 4.79+/-0.68 cm at implantation to 4.39+/-0.86 cm at 1 year (p