Aortoiliac: Covered, Uncovered, CERAB as It Relates to Peripheral Arterial Disease

Sayeh Bozorghadad1, Matthew J Scheidt1, Parag J Patel1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Insights

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) management is shifting. Endovascular techniques offer improved outcomes and reduced mortality compared to open surgery for aortoiliac disease.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Endovascular Interventions
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) impacts over 200 million globally, posing significant mortality and amputation risks.
  • Historically, open surgery was the gold standard for aortoiliac disease, despite high perioperative mortality.
  • Advancements in endovascular technology are reshaping treatment paradigms for PAD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of open surgery versus endovascular techniques for aortoiliac disease.
  • To highlight the benefits of adopting an endovascular-first approach in PAD management.
  • To review novel endovascular techniques like covered endovascular reconstruction of the aortic bifurcation.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative review of open surgical and endovascular treatment strategies for aortoiliac disease.
  • Analysis of technical success, primary, and secondary patency rates.
  • Evaluation based on TASC-II guidelines and current clinical evidence.

Main Results:

  • Endovascular techniques demonstrate increasing efficacy and wider adoption for aortoiliac disease.
  • Covered endovascular reconstruction shows excellent technical success and improved patency rates.
  • Endovascular approaches offer a potentially lower perioperative mortality risk compared to open surgery.

Conclusions:

  • A shift towards an endovascular-first approach for aortoiliac disease is supported by recent technological advancements and clinical outcomes.
  • Endovascular interventions provide a viable and effective alternative to open surgery, regardless of lesion complexity.
  • This approach aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce amputation rates in PAD management.

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