SVU On Demand Webinar 101923: Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: What are the options?-Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: What are the options?

Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: What are the options?

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Video Summary

Dr. Anil Kumar and Lori Lazansky introduce a webinar on complex abdominal aortic repair by Dr. Russ Milner and Marissa Marzec. Dr. Milner is an expert in complex aortic diseases and has experience with different repair techniques. Marissa Marzec is a board-certified vascular technologist who will share her experience in scanning complex endovascular aortic grafts. Dr. Milner discusses open surgery, fenestrated endovascular repair (FEVAR), chimney endovascular repair (CHEVAR), and a combination of both techniques. He explains the goals and objectives of the webinar and his disclosures regarding working with various device companies. Marissa emphasizes the importance of familiarizing oneself with the different repair techniques and the need for collaboration and communication with the referring surgeon. She highlights the challenges faced by sonographers in visualizing complex repairs and the importance of systematic scanning and thorough documentation. She emphasizes the need for continuous learning and practice in scanning complex repairs.

Keywords

abdominal aortic repair

complex aortic diseases

repair techniques

vascular technologist

endovascular grafts

open surgery

fenestrated repair

chimney repair

continuous learning