range, 1-79 months) with a primary patency of 85.4%. Cumulative primary assisted and secondary patency was 92.6%. The femoral patch repair was the most frequent site of reintervention. Mortality was 34% overall during the study period with one death at 30 days. Conclusions: Hybrid approach has low morbidity and mortality and fast recovery. It is a safe, effective and lasting treatment for TASC C and D aortoiliac occlusive disease involving the femoral bifurcation. The use of covered stents provides good midterm patency. Close follow-up with noninvasive imaging is paramount to avoiding repair failure by diagnosing recurrent stenosis, in particular at the femoral patch repair site.
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