A hybrid approach to multiple endoleaks in a patient with situs inversus totalis

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by mirror image transposition of thoracic and abdominal organs. The coexistence of SIT and abdominal aortic aneurysm presents unique anatomical and surgical challenges. We reported a case of a 60-year-old male with SIT and a history of endovascular aneurysm repair who developed multiple endoleaks (T1bEL, T2EL, and T3EL). A hybrid procedure combining open surgical repair and endovascular techniques was successfully employed to address the complex endoleaks (ELs). The procedure included ligation of collateral vessels, stent-graft extension, and preservation of the right internal iliac artery using an artificial vessel. This case highlights the feasibility of a hybrid approach for managing ELs in patients with SIT and underscores the importance of tailored surgical strategies.

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Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Published
2025-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjaf116
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Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
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A hybrid approach to multiple endoleaks in a patient with situs inversus totalis

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A hybrid approach to multiple endoleaks in a patient with situs inversus totalis

Guorui Liang, Tao Zhang, Xuemin Zhang, Weihao Li, Xiaoming Zhang
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Abstract

Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by mirror image transposition of thoracic and abdominal organs. The coexistence of SIT and abdominal aortic aneurysm presents unique anatomical and surgical challenges. We reported a case of a 60-year-old male with SIT and a history of endovascular aneurysm repair who developed multiple endoleaks (T1bEL, T2EL, and T3EL). A hybrid procedure combining open surgical repair and endovascular techniques was successfully employed to address the complex endoleaks (ELs). The procedure included ligation of collateral vessels, stent-graft extension, and preservation of the right internal iliac artery using an artificial vessel. This case highlights the feasibility of a hybrid approach for managing ELs in patients with SIT and underscores the importance of tailored surgical strategies.

Journal of Surgical Case ReportsVol. 2025(3)
Peking University (CN), Peking University People's Hospital (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
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