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Modified Octopus Technique for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Published on: August 1, 2025
Novel technique using the Outback LTD catheter for a common iliac artery occlusion
1Scott & White Hospital and Clinic Texas A & M College of Medicine Temple, TX, USA. tmixon@swmail.sw.org
Abstract:
We present a case of an unusual arterial--arterial anastamosis that resulted from an unsuccessful attempt at crossing a total occlusion of the common iliac artery. Subsequently, we were able to successful recanalize the artery using a modified technique with the Outback reentry catheter.

