Covered endovascular reconstruction of aortic bifurcation (CERAB) technique: a new approach in treating extensive aortoiliac occlusive disease

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2013 Jun;54(3):383-7.

Abstract

Endovascular treatment of occlusive disease of the aortic bifurcation is challenging. We developed the Covered Endovascular Reconstruction of Aortic Bifurcation or CERAB-technique, as a new approach for extensive and/or recurrent aortoiliac occlusive disease using three covered balloon expandable stents to reconstruct the aortic bifurcation. This configuration provides the ability to deal with TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC II) C and D lesions, simulating a neo-bifurcation or flow divider in combination with the benefits of covered stents. The intervention can be performed percutaneously or as a hybrid procedure. Initial results are encouraging and further studies are indicated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible*
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Iliac Artery / surgery*
  • Leriche Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Leriche Syndrome / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Stents*

Substances

  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible