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.
Authors
- Guorui Liang
- Tao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1048-4443)
- Xuemin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2473-5883)
- Weihao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7075-4682)
- Xiaoming Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3101-7713)
Institutions
- Peking University (CN)
- Peking University People's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjaf116
- Primary Topic
- Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality