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Management ofAortic Aneurysms
MelJ.Sharafuddin andJeanetteH.Man
Introduction
Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are a common disorder with an estimated inci­dence of 4–7% in western countries [1–5]. It is the 13th leading cause of death in the United States, with 15,000 deaths yearly. Ruptured AAA carry an operative mortality of 40–70% and overall mortality of 80–90% [6–11]. Risk factors include smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and family history of aneurysms. Screening is recommended to adults >65years who have smoked or have a family history of aneurysms.
AAA are dened as an enlargement of the aorta 1.5 times the normal diameter, which has led to conventional diameter requirement >3cm. The risk of rupture increases dramatically with increasing aortic size. Therefore, elective repair is indi­cated when the aortic diameter is >5.5cm in men and >5.0cm in women or when the growth rate is faster than average, >0.3cm/year.
Traditionally, open repair was the gold standard of repair. Endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm (EVAR) has since revolutionized the treatment of AAA and has become the new standard. EVAR is associated with decreased morbidity, operative times, hospital stay, and perioperative mortality [12]. The idea of using vascular endoprosthesis to exclude aneurysms originated in the late 1960s with animal experimentation. The rst landmark deployment of an aortic stent to exclude a human AAA was reported by Parodi etal. in 1991 [13]. Straight grafts consisting of polyester tubes were used and reinforced with Palmaz stents. Today, this design has
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evolved into modular grafts. Furthermore, with the constant evolution of endovas­cular technology, variations of EVAR are also being used to treat increasingly com­plicated aneurysms. Patients who are poor candidates for open repair have the option of treatment with fenestrated EVAR (FEVAR), chimney EVAR (ch-EVAR), and physician-modied endografts (PMEG) [14–16].
There have been several randomized trials demonstrating the early advantage of EVAR compared to open repair. The EVAR 1 trial demonstrated that EVAR offered a 30-day mortality benet over open repair [12]. The DREAM and OVER trials demonstrated that although this early benet was not sustained long term, EVAR patients still had a similar survival rate compared to the open group at 6 and 9years, respectively, despite having long-term problems related to graft durability such as endoleaks that may require reintervention [17, 18]. Meanwhile, the IMPROVE trial showed that patients with ruptured AAA were more likely to discharge to home when compared to those who underwent open repair [19].
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Indications forEVAR
The ideal candidate for EVAR must have the anatomy amendable for stent grafts. This includes having adequately sized access vessels, good proximal and distal xa­tion zones (with special attention to the aortic neck and iliac arteries), good aortic wall quality without excessive calcication, and non-severe angulation. Different devices will have different anatomical criteria based on their instructions for use. However, in general, the ideal candidates for EVAR will have a neck length >15mm, neck diameter <32mm, neck angulation <60°, iliac artery diameter <22 mm, and iliac artery length >20mm. Below are graphs comparing some of the criteria of dif­ferent devices currently available (Table 18.1). With the constant technological developments, there are also several newer devices that continue to push boundar­ies. Gore Excluder Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis is the rst off-the-shelf aortic branch solution approved in the United States that allows for preservation of blood ow to the external and internal iliac arteries. Furthermore, currently in trial is Gore Excluder Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control System that can be used for AAA with a shorter neck length of 10mm, high neck angulation up to 90°, and smaller diameter neck of 16mm. Meanwhile, other indications for EVAR include ineligibility to open repair due to reduced cardiac reserve, reduced pulmo­nary capacity, hostile abdomen, or multiple comorbidities. EVAR may also be used a bridge to open repair in patient who are too sick to undergo emergent open repair, such as those with aorto-enteric stulas.
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Small prole of
delivery system
Overcame issues of
Suprarenal stent
with barbs
Suprarenal xation
Neck indication
(angle and diameter) Active xation Advantages
≥10mm, ≤45° if
neck <10mm. 16–30
Suprarenal neck
earlier- generation
stent grafts
steps in deployment
Good for angulated
short necks
with barbs
Infrarenal barbs User friendly, less
<45°, infrarenal neck
<60°. 19–32mm
ePTFE sealing cuff
19–32mm
Allows for small,
large, or scalloped
fenestrations
aortic bifurcation
Dual proximal
Suprarenal xation
with barbs
<45°, infrarenal neck
<60°. 18–32mm
Suprarenal and
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xation and lock
stent
infrarenal xation
barb
<45°, infrarenal neck
<75°. 16–30mm
Distal iliac
Table 18.1 Comparison of currently available stent grafts for endovascular repair of AAA
Graft
material
Stent
material
diameter
range
Prole OD
(limb)
Prole OD
(main body)
14–15Fr 13–15Fr 8–20mm Nitinol PTFE ≤60° if neck
Device
TriVascular
18–20Fr 14–15Fr 8–25mm Nitinol Multi-
ovation prime
Medtronic
lament
polyester
endurant II
Gore excluder C3 16–18Fr 12–15Fr 8–25mm Nitinol ePTFE ≤60°. Infrarenal neck
Polyester Suprarenal neck
steel
15–18Fr 12–15Fr 8–25mm Nitinol ePTFE ≤90°. 16–32mm Nitinol anchors,
Gore excluder
conformable with
active control
cook zenith ex 18–22Fr 14–16Fr 7.5–20mm Stainless
ePTFE ≤60°. 18–32mm Suprarenal xation Preservation of
chromium
Endologix AFX 17–19Fr 11Fr 10–23mm Cobalt
Treo 18–19Fr 13–14Fr 8–20mm Nitinol Polyester Suprarenal neck
OD outer diameter
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Preoperative Assessment andPlanning
Imaging plays in an important role in sizing aneurysms to allow for the appropriate choice of stent grafts. A CTA abdomen/pelvis should be obtained at 2.5-mm inter­vals. MRA abdomen/pelvis with time of ight can be obtained instead in patients with renal disease. After obtaining the proper imaging, one can use 3D reconstruc­tion programs and centerline calculations to obtain accurate measurements. The key areas of focus include dimensional details of angles, areas of wall irregularity, exis­tence of any thrombus, the shape and diameter of the ow lumen, the level of tortu­osity, the severity of calcication, and the relationship with the lowest renal artery. Once these measurements are performed, most endovascular device companies rec­ommend oversizing by 10–15% to allow for good seal. However, beware of exces­sive oversizing which can cause excessive radial expansile force and graft migration (Fig.18.1).
Fig. 18.1 Clinical example. Here is an example of an EVAR we performed. It was complicated by a right iliac artery aneurysm and distal tortuosity that required us to perform a right internal iliac artery embolization to allow for extension of the stent graft limb into the right external iliac artery. (a) Preoperative scan. Preoperative measurements for the stent graft were performed using a CTA with ne cuts. Centerline measurements were then made through the aorta, right iliac artery, and left iliac artery. (b) Intraoperative. Access was gained with a 12-Fr sheath in the right common femoral artery and 18-Fr sheath in the left common femoral artery. An Active Control Conformable Excluder Device was chosen for the repair. A 28-mm×14.5-mm×16-cm device was deployed in the recommended manner. The contralateral gate was cannulated and then extended into the expected position of the right iliac bifurcation using a 16-mm× 12-mm×7-cm iliac extension. Angiography revealed extreme deformity of the straightened tortuous iliac segment with the com­mon iliac aneurysm as well as the hypogastric artery readily lling. It became obvious that achiev­ing seal in the distal right common iliac artery right above the bifurcation would not be accomplishable with the excluder limb. We therefore proceeded with embolization of the internal iliac artery and extension of the right iliac limb into the distal external iliac artery. A 14-mm Amplatzer plug was used to occlude the ostium of the internal iliac artery and then extended using a 13-mm×100-mm Viabahn stent graft. The interfaces were dilated with a 14-mm balloon angi­ography which revealed persistent endoleak which we felt might represent a junctional endoleak. Because of that and because of the now improved accessibility across that segment, we decided to reline the entire limb using a 14.5-mm×16-cm excluder limb. The ipsilateral limb of the device was then deployed, and we extended further to the level of the bifurcation using a 16-mm×13.5­cm excluder limb. The proximal seal zone and the overlap segments were all dilated with either a CODA balloon or 14- or 12-mm angioplasty balloons. Angiography revealed excellent position of the endograft with exclusion of the aneurysm and maintained patency of both renal arteries and the left hypogastric artery. Occlusion of the plugged right internal iliac artery was conrmed. There was no evidence of type I or III endoleak. (c) Postoperative scan (1year after). On 1-year follow­ up, the patient remained asymptomatic. CTA scan showed interval mild regression of his sac diam­eter. There was a small type II endoleak emanating from the inferior mesenteric artery that we will continue to monitor
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Operative Technique
Several different types of anesthesia can be used when performing EVAR.If the patient can tolerate lying at, monitored anesthesia cares and local anesthetic are sufcient and quite common. However, if the patient has more worrisome risk fac­tors, general anesthesia can also be used. An epidural is another option in frail and sick patient who cannot undergo general anesthesia.
The following steps for an EVAR are for modular devices. The patient is pre­pared from the xiphoid to the bilateral knees, in case there is a need for emergent conversion to open repair. First, obtain percutaneous access in the bilateral common femoral arteries with ultrasound guidance, and use preclose technique. Next, intro­duce the wire into the descending abdominal aorta. Upsize the sheaths based on the stent graft being used and if a sheath is required for the device. Heparinize the patient to keep ACT >200–250. Perform an aortogram using a ush catheter. Angulate the C-arm and mark where the lowest renal artery is. Introduce the main body, position just the lowest renal artery, and deploy. An additional piece may or may not be needed depending on the length to the ipsilateral common iliac artery. Afterward, cannulate the contralateral gate. Introduce the contralateral iliac delivery system, and deploy with care to not cover the internal iliac artery. Once the stent grafts are in place, use a molding balloon to ensure good expansion of the stent grafts. Lastly, perform a completion angiogram to assess for stent graft apposition, exclusion of the aneurysm, and the presence of any endoleaks.
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Postoperative Surveillance andComplications
Postoperative surveillance is performed at 30days, 6months, 1year, and then annu­ally afterward. EVAR complications can be grouped into access complications, graft-related complications, and organ system failure [20–22]. Access-related com­plications can include hematoma, pseudoaneurysm, infection, lymphocele, dissec­tion, and distal limb emboli. Graft-related complication includes endoleaks, limb kinking or thrombosis, graft migration, and graft infection. Endoleaks are a com­mon complication and can be further subdivided into ve types. A type I endoleak occurs when there is an inadequate seal at either the proximal or the distal seal zone. A type II endoleak occurs when there is back bleeding from a collateral artery, such as a lumbar artery. A type III endoleak occurs when there is a leak between the stent grafts. A type IV endoleak occurs when the material of the stent graft has high porosity. A type V endoleak occurs when there is endotension of unknown origin. Of all the endoleaks, type I and III should be repaired upon diagnosis to prevent continued transmission of systemic pressure into a conned sac. Last but certainly not least, there are several organ systems that can fail postoperatively. Renal failure is not uncommon secondary to contrast nephropathy from the large amounts of contrast used during the procedure. Renal failure may also result from atheroem­boli, acute renal artery obstruction, and cephalad graft migration. Meanwhile, mes­enteric ischemia is a known and feared consequence when the inferior mesenteric artery is covered and there is otherwise poor blood supply to the bowels. Pelvic ischemia may result when there is coverage of both internal iliac arteries. Furthermore, spinal cord ischemia is another potential consequence when an exten­sive length of descending aorta is covered.
Conclusion
In conclusion, EVAR has revolutionized the treatment of AAA by allowing for decreased mortality and morbidity. Proper imaging and sizing of stent graft are crucial for its success. The durability of EVAR is dependent on long-term surveil­lance and being mindful of potential postoperative complications.
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