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Karan Garg1, Todd L Berland1, Frank J Veith1

  • 1Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY.

Journal of Vascular Surgery
|July 24, 2013
PubMed

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This study presents an endovascular technique for treating complex abdominal aortic and iliac artery aneurysms in a high-risk patient. The novel approach successfully occluded the aneurysms, offering a viable solution for challenging vascular disease.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Endovascular Interventions
  • Aneurysm Treatment

Background:

  • The patient presented with complex infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and right common iliac artery aneurysm, alongside right external iliac artery occlusion.
  • A history of axillobifemoral bypass graft for aortoiliac occlusive disease complicated the management strategy.

Observation:

  • A 78-year-old male with significant comorbidities including coronary artery disease, COPD, and renal insufficiency was evaluated for an enlarging 6.7 cm AAA.
  • The patient also had a 4 cm right common iliac artery aneurysm and right external iliac artery occlusion.

Findings:

  • An endovascular infrarenal aorto-uni-iliac graft was successfully deployed.
  • Intentional occlusion of the graft limb was performed as part of the treatment strategy.
  • The patient remained asymptomatic post-operatively with confirmed aneurysm occlusion.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates a feasible endovascular solution for complex, hostile aneurysmal disease in high-risk patients.
  • The described technique offers an alternative to open repair in select challenging cases.
  • Successful management highlights the potential of tailored endovascular approaches for infrarenal AAA and associated iliac aneurysms.

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