AORTO-ILIAC DISEASE

  • COBEST TRIAL
  • Iliac Artery Occlusion:
    • Stent-Grafts = Treatment of Choice
  • TASC C & D Iliac Disease:
    • Patency rates: Covered stent > BMS
    • If disease extends into CFA, open CFA endarterectomy + inflow covered stent
  • Aortic Bifurcation (bilateral Common Iliac Occlusive Disease)
    • Kissing BESG > BES
      • Patency at 1 and 2 yrs
      • Sustained clinical improvement