Aortic endograft complications: Difference between revisions
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The presentation can vary based on the underlying issue with the graft. Most symptoms are non-specific and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hematochezia, and back pain. | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Revision as of 21:42, 1 August 2020
Background
Patients with Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR) can have unique complications that are not discussed in most emergency medicine literature. EVAR has largely replaced open aortic repair as the gold standard for the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). Common complications including aortoenteric fistula, endoleaks, and graft thrombosis can present in a similar fashion to other common ED diagnoses. Understanding these complications can guide treatment and disposition of these patients.
Clinical Features
The presentation can vary based on the underlying issue with the graft. Most symptoms are non-specific and include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hematochezia, and back pain.