Endovascular Repair of a Subclavian Artery Aneurysm With Re-purposed Aorto-Iliac Stent Graft Components

Abstract

Introduction

Subclavian artery aneurysms (SAAs) are rare, and reports on their treatment remain limited.

Report

An 83 year old male patient who had undergone endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for an abdominal aortic aneurysm two years previously was referred to the institution for endovascular treatment of a SAA which he preferred over open surgery. Endovascular repair was undertaken under general anaesthesia and open, access of the right axillary artery with introduction of a 14 F guide sheath; subsequently a 23 × 16 × 100 mm limb graft (Gore Excluder, WL Gore and Associates, Flagstaff, USA) was deployed distally with an additional 23 × 23 × 33 mm proximal cuff (Excluder) with successful SAA exclusion.

Discussion

A case of endovascular treatment for a right subclavian artery aneurysm is reported. A successful stent graft from the abdominal EVAR device portfolio was successfully employed.