Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus II C and D iliac lesions can be treated by endovascular and hybrid approach: a single-center experience.

Purpose:To evaluate the long-term results of endovascular and hybrid treatment in patients with Trans-Atlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC) II type “C” and “D” aortoiliac lesions and to highlight, in contrast to TASC II guidelines, the importance to analyze individually the lesions of a single iliac axis.Methods:From January 2008 to December 2012, 50 patients with TASC II type C and D aortoiliac lesions underwent endovascular or hybrid treatment. In 38 patients (76%), the lesions were treated by endovascular approach, while in 12 (24%) patients surgical treatment was adopted. All patients underwent a postoperative surveillance program at 1, 3, and 6 months for the first year and every 6 months thereafter.Results:Technical success was achieved in all patients (100%). The postoperative complication rate was 4%. Primary patency rate was 93.3% at 1 year, 90.2% at 2 years, and 86.6% at 3 years. Cumulative secondary patency rate was 97.7% at 1, 2, and 3 years. Survival after 1 and 2 years was 94.8% and after ...