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Citation:
Shivananda A, Cheng J, Smith H, Type IV endoleak. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-63651
Type IV endoleaks are a type of endoleak which usually occurs secondary to graft porosity and are typically seen in the immediate post operative angiogram following an endovascular aneurysm repair.
Epidemiology
Type IV endoleaks are extremely rare and studies report a prevalence of 0.3%. This type of endoleak has been largely eliminated due to advances in graft fabric.
Treatment and prognosis
Type IV endoleaks do not require any treatment and typically resolves within a few days once the patient's coagulation status returns to baseline.
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