Advanced Endovascular Treatment of Complex Aortic Pathology

Surg Clin North Am. 2023 Aug;103(4S):e1-e11. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2023.07.008. Epub 2023 Aug 25.

Abstract

Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and thoracic endovascular aortic repair have been shown to reduce blood loss, operative time, length of hospital stay, mortality, and morbidity compared with open surgical repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms and thoracic aortic aneurysms. However, there are anatomical constraints that limit the application of the endovascular approach in 30% to 40% of patients, including those with short necks, excessive angulation, or aneurysms with the involvement of aortic side branches such as supra-aortic trunks, arch aneurysms, visceral arteries, or internal iliac arteries.

Keywords: Branched graft; Complex aortic repair; FEVAR; TEVAR.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal* / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Risk Factors
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome