Carotid artery stenting via a femoral bypass graft: technical note

Abstract Background We described a case of endoluminal stent placement for a cervical internal carotid artery stenosis in which access was obtained via the femoral bypass graft. Case Description A 70-year-old man with known disease of the carotid, peripheral, and coronary arteries as well as congest...

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Published in:Surgical neurology 2009-06, Vol.71 (6), p.720-724
Main Authors: Hayashi, Kentaro, MD, Kitagawa, Naoki, MD, Takai, Hideaki, MD, Nagata, Izumi, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Angioplasty - methods
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans - diagnosis
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans - surgery
Bypass graft
Carotid Artery, Internal
Carotid stenosis
Carotid Stenosis - diagnosis
Carotid Stenosis - surgery
Carotid stent
Coronary Artery Bypass
Femoral Artery - surgery
Humans
Male
Neurology
Popliteal Artery - surgery
Stents
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Background We described a case of endoluminal stent placement for a cervical internal carotid artery stenosis in which access was obtained via the femoral bypass graft. Case Description A 70-year-old man with known disease of the carotid, peripheral, and coronary arteries as well as congestive heart failure presented for endoluminal revascularization of a severe right internal carotid artery stenosis. Transradial access was complicated by the left subclavian artery occlusion and hypercalcified aortic arch. Bilateral femoral artery was replaced with bypass graft because of atherosclerosis obliterans. An alternative approach was attempted via the exposed left femoral bypass graft. The left inguinal region was incised, and the left common femoral-popliteal bypass graft was exposed. After placement of a purse string suture at the puncture site, the guiding sheath was introduced into the graft and positioned into the right common carotid artery. Stenting was successfully performed, and the suture was tied after withdrawing the sheath. Conclusions This novel approach should be considered for endovascular procedures for which access to the carotid artery is limited.
ISSN:0090-3019
1879-3339
DOI:10.1016/j.surneu.2007.12.025