Postimplantation Syndrome After Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair in an Elderly Patient
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
;
: 89-92, 2014.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-186073
ABSTRACT
Endovascular procedures have been proposed as minimally invasive alternative treatments, allowing safe and effective aortic aneurysm repair. Despite the potential benefits, endovascular stent grafting may elicit an unexpected systemic inflammatory response, called postimplantation syndrome (PIS). The main features of PIS include fever, elevated C-reactive protein levels, leukocytosis and/or coagulation disturbances, perigraft air on abdominal computed tomography, and no evidence of infection. The main management of PIS is supportive care. Antibiotics have no clinical benefit. We report a case of PIS after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair in an elderly patient.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Aortic Aneurysm
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C-Reactive Protein
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis
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Endovascular Procedures
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Fever
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Leukocytosis
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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