Size matters! A reliable endovascular method to avoid infolding and endoleaks when reconstructing aortic bifurcations using stent grafts

Vascular. 2012 Jun;20(3):124-8. doi: 10.1258/vasc.2011.oa0340. Epub 2012 Jun 14.

Abstract

Conventional revascularization of the lower extremities secondary to aortoiliac atherosclerotic vascular disease (ASVD) involves major intra-abdominal surgery with aortobifemoral bypass grafting. Complication rates are as high as 10% and perioperative mortality can be as high as 5%; therefore, careful patient selection is paramount. Endovascular aortobifemoral bypass repair with aortic bifurcation reconstruction is an emerging option in patients deemed unsuitable for conventional surgical management. Emerging techniques such as snorkel/chimney method are expanding the number of patients who can undergo endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms and/or revascularization of the lower extremities. However, until now, objective criteria for stent size selection used in these hybrid techniques have not been described.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Atherosclerosis / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Endoleak / prevention & control*
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Stents*