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. 2014 Apr 21;60(3):571–578. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2014.02.065

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.