Balloon-assisted remote external iliac artery endarterectomy: A safe and durable technique for the treatment of iliac artery occlusive disease

Historically, the treatment of iliac artery occlusive disease required a surgical bypass usually consisting of an aortobifemoral bypass or an iliofemoral bypass. With the advent of balloon angioplasty and stenting, these procedures are frequently replaced with endovascular options. However, the treatment of diffuse occlusive disease of the external iliac artery (EIA) using balloon angioplasty and/or stenting does not carry a favorable long-term patency rate. Remote endarterectomy of the EIA using ring dissectors with balloon assistance provides a novel, controlled, safe, and durable treatment of the diseased and/or occluded EIA.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - November 10, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: John P. Henretta, Matthew A. Wagner, Lemuel B. Kirby, Michael G. Douglas, Douglas J. MacMillan, Sheri Denslow, Marc Olivier Duverseau, Weldon K. Williamson, Lynne C. Hampton Source Type: research