Aortic endarterectomy in patients with severe multivessel paravisceral and aortoiliac occlusive disease

Objective Aortic endarterectomy (AE), once a treatment of choice for aortoiliac occlusive disease, is now rarely performed in favor of endovascular procedures or open aortobifemoral bypass. However, in select patients with paravisceral or aortoiliac occlusive disease, AE remains a viable alternative for revascularization, either as a primary procedure or after prior interventions have failed. Here, we evaluated outcomes for an extended series of patients undergoing paravisceral or aortoiliac endarterectomy, demonstrating that these procedures can be an excellent alternative with acceptable morbidity and mortality in properly selected patients.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - April 1, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Claire M. Motyl, Benjamin J. Pearce, Emily L. Spangler, Adam W. Beck Tags: Clinical research study Source Type: research