Chimney and periscope technique for emergent treatment of spontaneous aortic rupture

Ann Vasc Surg. 2014 Jul;28(5):1324-8. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.01.013. Epub 2014 Feb 8.

Abstract

Aortic rupture comprises a potentially fatal condition necessitating emergent treatment. Endovascular sealing of the rupture site is often combined with the use of chimney- and periscope stent placement to preserve perfusion of aortic branches. We present a case of successful endovascular management of contained aortic rupture in a 78-year-old patient. The left brachial access facilitated stenting of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries, whereas the left femoral route served stenting of the renal artery. One-month follow-up confirmed complete sealing, stent patency, and absence of endograft migration. The combined periscope and chimney technique is feasible and effective in the emergency setting.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / surgery*
  • Angiography
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed