Off-label use of the Gore Excluder iliac branch endoprosthesis in association with the Rotarex S catheter to achieve total endovascular recanalization of an occluded aortobifemoral bypass

Abstract

We describe a successful case of hybrid revascularization of a totally occluded aortobifemoral bypass with retrograde use of the Rotarex S catheter (BD) and complete relining with a Gore Excluder iliac branch endoprosthesis (W.L. Gore & Associates). The repair procedure was performed with femoral surgical access and percutaneous brachial access. Despite left renal artery endoclamping, after the final angiography, deployment of a covered stent in the left renal artery was needed because of residual thrombotic material at the vessel ostium. The procedure was completed with reconstruction using a common femoral artery Dacron graft and bilateral complete iliac surgical branch relining using self-expanding covered stents, with recovery of distal pulses.

Keywords

• Aortic occlusion
• Aortoiliac
• Athero-thrombectomy
• Endovascular thrombectomy
• Rotarex