Simultaneous stent-graft repair of thoracic and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms

J Endovasc Ther. 2002 Apr;9(2):165-9. doi: 10.1177/152660280200900205.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe a technique for concomitant endovascular stent-graft repair of thoracic and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Case report: A 68-year-old man was found to have concomitant thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Both of the aneurysms were excluded successfully in one procedure using Talent stent-grafts. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged on postoperative day 4. Aside from an infected groin wound, the patient did not have any complications. Computed tomographic scans at 6, 12, and 18 months showed proper position of both stents without evidence of endoleak.

Conclusions: Simultaneous endovascular treatment of thoracic and infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms may represent a viable alternative for therapy in some patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / therapy*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / therapy*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Male
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed