Safety maneuvers to prevent embolism complicating endovascular aortic repair

J Vasc Surg. 2002 Nov;36(5):1076-8. doi: 10.1067/mva.2002.128923.

Abstract

The endoluminal approach of the diffusely atheromatous aorta (DAA) is an emerging tool to prevent further embolization. We treated one symptomatic patient with DAA. We designed a catheter with a balloon at the tip for occlusion of both common iliac arteries through which the antegrade flow was allowed by an iliac to femoral arterio-arterial shunt connected to an in-line filter. Filter wires were also placed in the superior mesenteric and both renal arteries' take-off, keeping their antegrade flow. The endograft was then introduced through these tubes. Endoluminal treatment of the primary source of atheromatous embolization is feasible, representing a new approach to be considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta / surgery
  • Catheterization / instrumentation*
  • Embolism, Cholesterol / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged