Successful use of retrograde branched extension limb assembling technique in endovascular repair of pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysm

J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2017 May 18;3(2):90-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2017.02.005. eCollection 2017 Jun.

Abstract

Surgeon-modified retrograde branched extension limb assembling technique and bridged endografts were successfully used to exclude an asymptomatic pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysm and to reconstruct the superior mesenteric artery and bilateral renal arteries in a case with high-grade celiac artery stenosis, nondilated aorta above the superior mesenteric artery, and large lumen below the renal arteries. In patient-specific models for hemodynamics analysis, enhanced flow diversion to visceral arteries up to 6-month follow-up confirmed treatment feasibility; however, endograft configurations could be improved to avoid sharp corners at bifurcations, thereby ensuring smooth flow transport and possibly reducing risk for endograft narrowing or the development of thrombosis.

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  • Case Reports