Appropriateness of care in complex fenestrated-branched aortic endografting

Abstract

Fenestrated and branched endovascular repair of complex abdominal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms is increasingly replacing open repair as the primary modality of treatment. Mid- and long-term results are encouraging and support its use in the correct settings. Nevertheless, appropriateness of indication for treatment, patient selection, and surgeon and hospital performance has not been clearly evaluated and reviewed. The objective of this review article was to identify areas in which appropriateness of care is relevant and can be optimized when considering treatment of patients with fenestrated and branched endovascular repair for complex abdominal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.