Glossary/Aortic Disease

Endoleak.

Persistent blood flow outside the stent graft but within the aneurysm sac after an endovascular aortic repair. Classified into types I through V depending on the source. Some endoleaks require reintervention.

Definition

What is endoleak?

Persistent blood flow outside the stent graft but within the aneurysm sac after an endovascular aortic repair. Classified into types I through V depending on the source. Some endoleaks require reintervention.

Related Terms

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EVAR
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. A minimally invasive procedure to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms ...
TEVAR
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair. A minimally invasive procedure that uses a stent graft deliv...
Aortic Aneurysm
An abnormal bulging or dilation of the aorta, the body's largest artery. Can occur in the thoraci...
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