Iatrogenic Type A Aortic Dissection: Conservative Treatment after Complicated Left Subclavian Artery Recanalization

Abstract

used bare stents. We chose the EXCLUDER iliac stentgraft (W.L. Gore and Associates) in both cases because of its availability and because it has proven to have low permeability when used in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The graft provided an effective seal across the perforation, with creation of a new intact flow lumen. In conclusion, the use of covered stents for treatment of traumatic venous injuries provided a safe and effective way to address the acute extravasation. It may prove to be a first-line approach in this setting to maintain vessel patency and avoid iatrogenic complications.