Abstract

Endovascular aortic stent graft infection is a severe complication of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Due to the increase in
the number of EVAR cases in recent years, the prevalence of graft infection has been on a rise. Treatment of endovascular aortic stent
graft infection is difficult and conservative methods such as aspiration of the sac and lifelong antibiotic therapy are defined. Although
non-surgical methods are described, removal of the endograft and revascularization is a more satisfying method in the long-term. Herein,
we present a technique involving the use of a cut edge of 20 mL syringe for removal of the infected endovascular aortic stent graft,
followed by revascularization and long-term antibiotic therapy.

Key words: Aortic stent graft, endovascular aortic repair, stent graft infection.