Femoral Access for Iliac Branched Endoprosthesis Deployment in Patients with a Prior Bifurcated Aortic Stent Graft

Ann Vasc Surg. 2018 Nov:53:262-265. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2018.04.022. Epub 2018 Aug 14.

Abstract

This series describes an innovative technique to deploy iliac branched endoprostheses (IBEs) in patients with preexisting endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). It demonstrates an alternative approach that may be preferred when brachial access is anatomically challenging or when access site complications are of concern. We detail a technique that uses transfemoral access to bring IBE device components up and over an infrarenal endograft bifurcation and into proper position. This series suggests that endovascular specialists should consider the advantages and disadvantages of a transfemoral approach when selecting the best method of repairing a patient's iliac artery aneurysm after prior EVAR.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Aortography
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects
  • Catheterization, Peripheral / methods*
  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Femoral Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Iliac Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Iliac Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Male
  • Punctures
  • Reoperation
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome