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Sagittal angiotomography image showing aortoenteric fistula in the region of the proximal anastomosis of the prior aortic bypass.
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Axial angiotomography image of the abdomen showing aortoenteric fistula in the region of the proximal anastomosis of the prior aortic bypass.
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Releasing the Medtronic Valiant Captivia stent graft (Medtronic, Minnesota, United States).
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First, the device was released on a surgical back table (Figure 3).
Resection of the distal segment of the Medtronic Valiant Captivia stent graft (Medtronic, Minnesota, United States).
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Then measurements were taken of the device and the excess distal portion was resected with a scalpel blade (Figure 4).
Re-sheathing the Medtronic Valiant Captivia stent graft (Medtronic, Minnesota, United States).
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The stent graft was then re-sheathed, with the aid of cardiac tape, slowly and progressively, until the entire length of the device was completely covered by the delivery and release system (Figure 5).
Final angiography showing complete exclusion of the pseudoaneurysm and resolution of the aortoenteric fistula.
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There were no complications during deployment of the stent graft and the final angiographic control demonstrated complete exclusion of the pseudoaneurysm and resolution of the aortoenteric fistula (Figure 6).