Cited 1 times since 2017 (0.1 per year) source: EuropePMC Cardiovascular and interventional radiology, Volume 40, Issue 10, 3 1 2017, Pages 1641-1644 Aortic Aneurysm Rupture After Urokinase Treatment for Acute Limb Ischemia in Two Patients After EVAR. Sudiono DR, Hoencamp R, Ottevanger J, Eefting D, van der Linden E
Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is first-choice treatment for many patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms. Complications unique to endovascular treatment include endoleak and endotension, which can eventually lead to rupture. We present two cases of late aortic rupture after EVAR, where both patients had recent preceding catheter-directed thrombolysis with urokinase for acute limb ischemia. These cases suggest a relation between thrombolytic therapy and aortic rupture after EVAR, and we should therefore be aware of this possible complication.
