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Hybrid recanalization of superior mesenteric artery occlusion in acute mesenteric ischemia

Björn Sonesson, Robert J Hinchliffe, Nuno V Dias, Timothy A Resch, Martin Malina, Krassi Ivancev

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Abstract

PURPOSE: To describe an alternative hybrid endovascular/open approach to revascularizing the occluded superior mesenteric artery (SMA) in patients with acute ischemia.

TECHNIQUE: A laparotomy is performed to assess any visceral ischemia. The SMA is exposed, clamped distally, and cannulated proximally. The SMA occlusion is crossed in a retrograde fashion. Balloon embolectomy or stent implantation may be performed if required. This technique has been used in 6 patients: 2 with acute atherosclerotic occlusion, 1 with thrombotic occlusion and distal emboli, and another 3 in whom the SMA ostium had been covered during placement of a fenestrated stent-graft.

CONCLUSION: A hybrid approach to SMA occlusions with retrograde recanalization is feasible. It is of particular use in patients with acute or iatrogenic occlusion and allows assessment of visceral ischemia.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
Volume15
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)129-32
Number of pages4
ISSN1526-6028
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acute Disease
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation/methods
  • Humans
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior
  • Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion/therapy
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome

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