Decreased ischemic complications after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair with newer devices.
Ischemic complications after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) are well-recognized and have been reported to be as high as 9%. The goal of our study was to examine the incidence, management, and outcome of ischemic complications at our institution after EVAR and to compare complications according to graft type and time period. This is a retrospective review of all EVARs performed at our institution from 1993 through 2005 (n = 430). EVAR was performed in asymptomatic patients in most cases. Follow-up consisted of a computed tomography scan and office visit at 1, 6, and 12 months and yearly thereafter. Ischemic complications after EVAR have decreased significantly with the advent of lower-profile devices with easier delivery systems and supported limbs. Simultaneous coil embolization of internal iliac artery at the time of EVAR implant does not appear to increase the risk of pelvic or lower-extremity ischemia, can be done safely, and does not need to be staged.
Maldonado
Thomas S
TS
Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York 10016, USA. thomas.maldonado@med.nyu.edu
Ranson
Mark E
ME
Rockman
Caron B
CB
Pua
Brad
B
Cayne
Neal S
NS
Jacobowitz
Glenn R
GR
Adelman
Mark A
MA
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000628:therapy*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D002081:Buttocks / Q000098:blood supply; D003106:Colon / Q000098:blood supply; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D007511:Ischemia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013131:Spine / Q000098:blood supply