The Nellix™ EndoVascular sealing system in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms in conjunction with iliac artery occlusive disease:

IntroductionConcomitant abdominal aortic aneurysm formation and aortoiliac occlusive disease is a challenging combination, often requiring open reconstructive surgery. In this study, we have assessed a single center experience of the Nellix EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing System in the treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm in conjunction with iliac artery occlusive disease.MethodsRetrospectively case files of patients treated with Nellix EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing System in a single center were reviewed. The primary endpoints of the study were the technical success of Nellix EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing System in patients with coincidental iliac artery occlusive disease and the successful exclusion of the aneurysm during follow-up.ResultsOf the 96 patients that were treated with Nellix EndoVascular Aneurysm Sealing System, five were identified that had an abdominal aortic aneurysm in conjunction with iliac artery occlusive disease. Treated patients had either unilateral (n = 4) or bilateral (n = 1) ...