Non Invasive Treatment of Peri-aortic Inflammation after Endovascular Graft

Brouw, L.W.; van Weerelt, C.T.C.; van Guldener, C.; Geenen, G.P.J.; van der Laan, L.

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doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.02.007

Non Invasive Treatment of Peri-aortic Inflammation after Endovascular Graft

Authors: L.W. Brouw
C.T.C. van Weerelt
C. van Guldener
G.P.J. Geenen
L. van der Laan
Publication date: 31 August 2007
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
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IntroductionPeri-aortitis is a rare and severe complication of endovascular treatment.ReportTwo cases of peri-aortic inflammation are reported after receiving an abdominal endoprosthesis as treatment for abdominal aneurysm. Both patients were successfully treated with high doses of prednisone and the grafts were left in situ.DiscussionHigh doses of prednisone may be the treatment of choice for post endovascular peri-aortitis

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