Ultrasound Scan:
EVAR Graft

An EVAR (endovascular aortic repair) graft is an implantable device used to treat aortic and/or iliac aneurysms. It is inserted through a small incision at the top of the leg and guided to the aorta. The graft is then secured in place with small metal devices and seals the aneurysm, reinforcing the weakened area of the aorta. An EVAR graft can improve circulation, reduce the risk of an aneurysm rupturing, and prevent further damage to the aorta. It can be used as an alternative to open surgery, which can have a longer recovery time.

We request a 4 hr fast for this study.

Eating creates a gas that ultrasound is unable to scan through and may obstruct structures we need to see.

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This scan usually takes between 20- 30 minutes.

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An EVAR Doppler study involves assessing the graft placed within the aorta and iliac arteries to treat an aneurysm. This ultrasound requires direct contact with your skin. We will require you to remove any jackets and to lift up your jumper and shirt.

We will ask you to lie on your back on our examination bed. During the scan we will apply gel to your abdomen and use the ultrasound machine to look at the graft and arteries. You will hear noises from the ultrasound machine; this is all normal and is the sound of the blood flow moving through your arteries.

The purpose of this study is to rule out flow into the residual aneurysm sac, new aneurysm formation, artery narrowing (stenosis) or occlusions within the EVAR graft or iliac arteries which may be impacting the amount and ease of blood flow moving to your feet.