Novel Technique for Intentional Occlusion of Directional Branches During Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair Using Microvascular Plugs

Purpose: To demonstrate the feasibility and outcomes of using the microvascular plug (MVP) for intentional occlusion of directional branches (DB) during complex endovascular aortic procedures. Case report: Two patients were treated with the off-the-shelf four-branched Zenith t-Branch thoracoabdominal stent-graft (Cook Medical, Bloomington, Ind). In both cases, the renal arteries (on one side in patient #1 and on both sides in patient #2, respectively) were occluded at time of index intervention. Preoperative planning included the intentional occlusion of each DB with one 7Q-MVP. Technical success was achieved in all cases and maintained at mid-term follow-up (12 months and 36 months, respectively). Conclusions: Use of the MVP appears to be feasible and effective for intentional occlusion of DB during complex endovascular aortic repair. This novel and simple technique may present some unique technical advantages, allowing precise placement of the device while avoiding extension using a bridging stent and DB cannulation with larger sheaths

EARLY AND MID-TERM OUTCOMES OF EVAR WITH AN ULTRA LOW-PROFILE ENDOGRAFT FROM THE TRIVENETO INCRAFT REGISTRY

To evaluate early and mid-term outcomes of Incraft (Cordis Corporation, Bridgewater, NJ) ultra-low-profile endograft analysing data from the Triveneto Incraft Registry (TIR)

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none8noneDeriu GP; Ballotta E; Franceschi L; Facco E; Alvino S; Grego F; Milite D; Meneghetti G.Deriu, Gp; Ballotta, Enzo; Franceschi, L; Facco, Enrico; Alvino, S; Grego, Franco; Milite, Domenico; Meneghetti, Giorgi