Type II endoleaks are the most common endovascular complications of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR); however, there has been a divided opinion regarding their significance in EVAR. Some advocate a conservative approach unless there is clear evidence of sac expansion, while others maintain early intervention is best to prevent adverse late outcomes such as rupture. There is a lack of level-one evidence in this challenging group of patients, and due to a low event rate of complications, large numbers of patients would be required in well-designed trials to fully understand the natural history of type II endoleak. This review will discuss the imaging, management, and outcome of patients with isolated type II endoleaks following infra-renal EVAR.
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Brown, A., Saggu, G. K., Bown, M. J., Sayers, R. D., & Sidloff, D. A. (2016, March 2). Type II endoleaks: Challenges and solutions. Vascular Health and Risk Management. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/VHRM.S81275
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