Table VII.
Details of type 2 intraoperative adverse events (IOAEs) (malpositioning of one of the nonfenestrated graft components) and clinical consequences
| Details of graft component malpositioning | Clinical outcomes |
|---|---|
| Sizing error leading to malpositioning and coverage of an additional branch for temporary elective sac perfusion to prevent spinal cord ischemia | Paraplegia, meningoencephalitis after spinal drain placement, death |
| Inadequate positioning of SMA stent, long portion remaining in the aortic lumen | Early occlusion of SMA stent, bowel ischemia Successful endovascular stent removal, placement of another covered stent |
| Right graft limb disconnection requiring placement of an additional graft limb | None |
| Unintentional coverage of the LIIA | None |
| Unintentional coverage of the RIIA | None |
LIIA, Left internal iliac artery; RIIA, right internal iliac artery; SMA, superior mesenteric artery.