Exploring Type IIIb Endoleaks: A Literature Review to Identify Possible Physical Mechanisms and Implications.

Endoleaks are common complications following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). They can be classified into low-pressure and high-pressure endoleaks. High-pressure endoleaks, which include Type I and Type III endoleaks, pose a significant risk of rupture and require urgent treatment.

Treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm with a new type of polymer-filled low profile device.

Purpose Of The Study: To evaluate the mid-term safety and effectiveness of a novel stent graft for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).

Methods: Thirty-three patients with AAA (20 males and 13 females; mean age: 71.3 y) were treated with the Ovation™ Abdominal Stent Graft System (TriVascular, Inc.