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ArticleNeurosurgery practice2024

A Novel Combined Microsurgical and Endovascular Approach for Type II Endoleak Embolization Through Direct Puncture of a Lumbar Segmental Artery: A Technical Case Instruction.

Vincent N Nguyen, Robert C Rennert, Sarah Sternbach, Jonathon Cavaleri, Aidin Abedi, Nadia A Atai, Sukgu Han, Jonathan J Russin

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Vincent N NguyenDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1995-1581
Robert C RennertDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sarah SternbachDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Jonathon CavaleriDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6239-4461
Aidin AbediDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8243-3878
Nadia A AtaiDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sukgu HanDivision of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0715-4606
Jonathan J RussinDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5304-4977

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Abstract

background and importanceDespite the advances in endovascular aortic repair techniques, type II endoleaks with aneurysm sac expansion remain frequent and challenging problems. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: An elderly gentleman underwent a combined microsurgical and endovascular procedure to address a type 2 endoleak and the growth of a recurrent abdominal aortic aneurysm caused by direct puncture of a lumbar segmental artery. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged without complications. Follow-up imaging revealed no further endoleak and a smaller aneurysm size.

conclusionThis unique case presents a novel multidisciplinary surgical strategy for treating complex, recurrent aortic aneurysms with type II endoleaks. The approach is tailored to the individual patient and has shown effectiveness. Long-term follow-up data will be crucial for assessing the efficacy and durability of this approach.

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AneurysmAorticDirect punctureEmbolizationEndovascularMicrosurgerySegmental artery

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PMCPMC11810023

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