title: Covered endovascular reconstruction of aortic bifurcation (CERAB) technique: a new approach in treating extensive aortoiliac occlusive disease.
abstract: Endovascular treatment of occlusive disease of the aortic bifurcation is challenging. We developed the Covered Endovascular Reconstruction of Aortic Bifurcation or CERAB-technique, as a new approach for extensive and/or recurrent aortoiliac occlusive disease using three covered balloon expandable stents to reconstruct the aortic bifurcation. This configuration provides the ability to deal with TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC II) C and D lesions, simulating a neo-bifurcation or flow divider in combination with the benefits of covered stents. The intervention can be performed percutaneously or as a hybrid procedure. Initial results are encouraging and further studies are indicated.
authors: Department of Surgery, Vascular Clinic ZNA, Antwerp, Belgium. peter.goverde@zna.be
authors: P C J M
authors: PC
authors: Goverde
authors: F A B
authors: FA
authors: Grimme
authors: P J E M
authors: PJ
authors: Verbruggen
authors: M M P J
authors: MM
authors: Reijnen
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D007925:Leriche Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D015607:Stents
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible