Total Percutaneous Femoral Approach for Branched Custom-Made Device Endovascular Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm

Abstract

Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) is a challenging vascular condition to manage. Traditionally, open surgical repair has been the standard of treatment. Endovascular repair for TAAA has gained much popularity because it is a minimally invasive approach that results in better mortality and morbidity profiles. We report a case of TAAA successfully treated with a custom-made multi-branch device through a total femoral approach with the use of a steerable sheath for branch cannulation and deployment of bridging stents to targeted visceral vessels. This approach avoided complications related to upper extremity access, such as stroke, and allowed shorter operative time with better workstation ergonomics.