The semi-compliant balloon bounce technique for total femoral approach during fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair

Abstract

A total femoral approach for fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair has been increasingly favored to minimize risks of aortic arch manipulation. We describe a novel technique to support the advancement of endovascular devices into a target vessel. Following catheterization of the intended target artery and deployment of the diameter-reducing ties, a Coda semi-compliant balloon (Cook Medical) is advanced and inflated immediately above the target artery. It is used as a support as the wire, catheter, or sheath “bounces” on the balloon, stabilizing the support wire to advance stent grafts, balloons, or sheaths into the downward renal or mesenteric vessels.

Keywords

• Semi-compliant balloon
• Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm
• Total femoral endovascular aortic repair
• Total femoral fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair