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The Association Between the D-dimer Level at 1 Year After EVAR and Sac Diameter Change in Patients With Persistent Type 2 Endoleak.

Masayuki SugimotoTomohiro SatoShuta IkedaYohei KawaiKiyoaki NiimiHiroshi Banno
Published in: Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists (2023)
The present study suggests that a 1-year higher D-dimer level could potentially predict aneurysm expansion within 5 years in patients with persistent type 2 endoleak (T2EL). On the other hand, aneurysm expansion was considered unlikely if the D-dimer level was low enough.As there are many patients with T2EL who require regular follow-up, any predictor of future aneurysm expansion could be of great help in conserving medical resources. In patients with a low likelihood of future expansion, we might consider delaying follow-up, similar to patients with sac shrinkage.
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