Crossover ilio-iliac bypass and removal of femoro-femoral graft as first treatment for the infection of crossover bypass in aorto-uni-iliac endovascular aneurysm repair

Vascular. 2012 Dec;20(6):306-10. doi: 10.1258/vasc.2011.tn0018. Epub 2012 Sep 27.

Abstract

The crossover femoro-femoral bypass, classically used for the treatment of unilateral iliac arterial obstruction, has recently become an integral part of aorto-uni-iliac endovascular aneurysm repair. We therefore, reconsider the therapeutic problems related to thrombosis and in particular to infection of the femoro-femoral prosthesis, when many attempts have been made to preserve the bypass and treat the infection. Showing a case treated and well eight months later, we put forward the old technique of crossover ilio-iliac bypass, followed by the removal of the infected femoro-femoral graft. In our opinion, this technique circumvents the need for autologous tissue and allows for the use of prosthetics in a new, sterile, uncontaminated field. As this approach for these cases has so far not been reported in the literature, further cases and long-term follow-up are needed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Device Removal*
  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation
  • Femoral Artery / surgery
  • Humans
  • Iliac Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Iliac Artery / surgery
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular Fistula / microbiology
  • Vascular Fistula / surgery*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents