Hybrid Endovascular and Open Arterial Reconstruction for Peripheral Arterial Disease

Abstract

Hybrid operation of endovascular and open surgery for peripheral arterial disease is getting widespread. We reviewed simultaneous hybrid operation for multilevel lower extremity arterial disease in our institution performed from April 2008 to March 2013. The type of surgical reconstruction including thromboendarterectomy and/or bypass surgery was decided according to comorbidities and general conditions as well as severity of lower extremity ischemia. The results showed that the hybrid operation was safe and effective. The choice of procedure is important to improve results of multilevel arterial reconstruction.