Feasibility and Twelve-month Patency of a Six-fold Fenestrated Stent Graft for Type IV Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair.

BACKGROUND

Fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (FEVAR) is a standard procedure for the treatment of complex aortic aneurysm. More than 4 fenestrations are still randomly used, even in case of complex aneurysm anatomy involving accessory renal arteries.

METHODS

We are presenting the case of a 62-year-old male patient suffering from 63-mm juxtarenal aortic aneurysm. Because of his medical history and an ongoing immunosuppressive medication an endovascular approach was conducted. Using a 6-fold fenestrated endograft, 4 renal arteries as well as the superior mesenteric artery and the celiac trunk have been cannulated and stented successfully.

RESULTS

No perioperative complications such as impairment of renal function could be observed. After 12 months, still a nonhampered renal function could be assessed. Furthermore, the endoprosthesis showed a good fit without detection of endoleaks, patent fenestrations, and a decreasing aneurysm diameter after 12 months of follow-up. Coverage of accessory renal arteries has been described as an established and necessary technique during endovascular repair of juxtarenal aortic aneurysm; yet coverage of these vessels may be related to renal infarction and an impaired renal function during follow-up. Based on current technical developments the implantation of a 6-fold FEVAR may be conducted with promising results.

CONCLUSIONS

Six-fold fenestrated stent-graft prosthesis for the treatment of juxtarenal aortic aneurysm involving accessory renal arteries may be a feasible treatment option related to an appropriate 12-month patency.