title: Anatomical significance in aortoiliac occlusive disease.
abstract: Aortoiliac occlusive disease is a subset of peripheral arterial disease involving an atheromatous occlusion of the infrarenal aorta, common iliac arteries, or both. The disease, as it is known today, was described by the French surgeon René Leriche as a thrombotic occlusion of the end of the aorta. Leriche successfully linked the anatomic location of the occlusion with a unique triad of symptoms, including claudication, impotence, and decreased peripheral pulses. The anatomical location of the atheromatous lesions also has a direct influence on classification of the disease, as well as choice of treatment modality. Considering its impact on diagnosis and treatment, we aimed to provide a detailed understanding of the anatomical structures involved in aortoiliac occlusive disease. Familiarity with these structures will aid the physician in interpretation of radiologic images and surgical planning.
authors: Department of Family Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.
authors: Candace
authors: C
authors: Wooten
authors: Munawar
authors: M
authors: Hayat
authors: Maira
authors: M
authors: du Plessis
authors: Alper
authors: A
authors: Cesmebasi
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Koesterer
authors: Kevin P
authors: KP
authors: Daly
authors: Petru
authors: P
authors: Matusz
authors: R Shane
authors: RS
authors: Tubbs
authors: Marios
authors: M
authors: Loukas
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology*; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology*; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000209:etiology; D007925:Leriche Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male
keywords: Leriche syndrome; Rene Leriche; aortic atherosclerosis; aortoiliac occlusion; aortoiliac occlusive disease; intermittent claudication; peripheral arterial disease