Background: We sought to evaluate the midterm results of parallel-graft-endovascular aneurysm repair (pg-EVAR) for complex aortic anatomy in high-risk candidates for open surgical repair of abdominal aortic aneurism (AAA).
Methods: Clinical and radiographic information on 35 patients treated by pg-EVAR between March 2010 and December 2015 was retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. All patients presented with symptomatic aneurysms and were treated within 3 days of clinical presentation. Primary end points included primary chimney graft patency, overall survival, and freedom from all reintervention.
Results: Overall, 55 chimney grafts were placed into 47 renal arteries and 8 superior mesenteric arteries in 35 patients. An endurant stent graft was used as the main body component in all cases. At 36 months, primary chimney graft patency was 88%, overall survival of patients was 71%, and the rate of freedom from all reintervention was 78%.
Conclusions: Considering our midterm results, pg-EVAR seems to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with complex anatomies and at poor risk for open repair.
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