Internal iliac revascularization during aortic aneurysm replacement: a review and description of a useful technique.
The coexistence of infrarenal aortic aneurysm and internal iliac artery aneurysm may represent a management problem with regard to preservation of the pelvic blood supply. In this article, we review the methods available for maintaining the pelvic blood flow and describe a useful technique that we have successfully utilized in seven patients to preserve the hypogastric artery blood flow.
Hoballah
J J
JJ
Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242-1086, USA.
Chalmers
R T
RT
Nazzal
M M
MM
Mohan
C R
CR
Corson
J
J
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D004691:Endarterectomy; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000098:blood supply; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures