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(a) MRI showing a spindle-shaped aneurysm at the beginning of the descending aorta with a suspected rupture in its inner wall (arrow); (b) DSA showing a fusiform aneurysm at the top of the descending aorta; (c) the lesion is properly treated by an endograft; (d) follow-up MRI showing a well-deployed endograft two years after deployment.
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A rupture of interior wall was suspected (Figure 1(a)). Angiography showed a successful treatment (Figures 1(b) and 1(c)). Follow-up MRI was obtained two years later (Figure 1(d)).
The CTA 10 years after endovascular treatment: the endograft remained in the original position with slight dilation at its center (arrow).
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Although the middle portion of the graft was slightly dilated, it was acceptable at this point (Figure 2).