Inoue Stent-Graft Implantation for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Involving the Visceral Arteries

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2008 Apr;35(4):462-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.09.015.

Abstract

Purpose. To assess the efficacy of the Inoue stent-graft placement for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA).Methods. Patients with TAAA underwent Inoue stent-graft placement with single branched stent-graft in 4 patients,straight graft in 3 patients and double branched stent-graft in 1 patient. Half the patients required additional open surgical revascularizations of involved visceral arteries (Hybrid procedures).Results. Stent-grafts were deployed successfully in all patients. One patient with Hybrid procedure developed major complications,required haemodialysis and died in hospital. In another patient the post-operative CT scan demonstrated a type I endoleak, but this had resolved by 3 months.Conclusion. Inoue stent-grafting for TAAA with or without adjunctive open surgical revascularization is feasible.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty / methods*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Cohort Studies
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Viscera / blood supply