Anatomic Dynamics of the Internal Iliac Artery After Placement of Iliac Branched Devices Using ECG-gated Computer Tomography Angiography Imaging (IBD-dynamics)

The incidence of isolated common iliac artery (CIA) aneurysms is low, but in combination with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) they are found in approximately 20-40% of cases. Basically, two different endovascular strategies can be applied to treat a CIA aneurysm with, including 1. the coverage and 2. the preservation of blood flow to the internal iliac artery (IIA). Coil and coverage of the IIA is related to ischemic complications, including buttock claudication, erectile dysfunction and the more severe spinal and colonic ischemia. Iliac branched devices (IBD) have been developed to exclude CIA aneurysms preserving the IIA and currently three alternatives are on the market. Clinical results of these devices are promising but loss of patency is not uncommon. The major difference between the two devices is the IIA component. The Cook IBD uses a -non-dedicated IIA component, while in the GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis (Gore IBE device) a dedicated self expanding stent is used. Stresses and forces exerted onto the endograft by aortic pulsatility may have an effect on the durability and functioning of the endograft. Intermittent hinchpoints could also have an effect on stent integrity and stenosis. By evaluating endograft movement during the cardiac cycle (ECG-gated CTA) it is possible to assess the stress and force exerted onto the endograft. This might help gain insight into mechanisms underlying potential endograft failure, and aid procedural planning and the development of future devices with long-term durability.

The choice for device is not part of this study.