Contemporary management of aorto-iliac aneurysms in the endovascular era

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2009 Feb;37(2):182-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.11.001. Epub 2008 Nov 29.

Abstract

Up to 40% of abdominal aortic aneurysms have co-existing unilateral or bilateral iliac artery ectasia or aneurysm. These are associated with an increased risk of endoleak, morbidity and mortality following endoluminal repair. To reduce the adverse sequelae of internal iliac artery (IIA) occlusion, various open, endovascular and hybrid measures have been described to maintain perfusion to the pelvis. This review discusses the contemporary management of aorto-iliac aneurysm in the endovascular era with reference to the sequelae of IIA occlusion and the strategies to preserve IIA perfusion. Particular consideration is given to iliac bifurcation devices.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / adverse effects
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Iliac Aneurysm / complications
  • Iliac Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Ischemia / etiology
  • Ischemia / prevention & control
  • Pelvis / blood supply
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Regional Blood Flow
  • Treatment Outcome