Physician Modified Endovascular Grafts for the Treatment of Elective, Symptomatic or Ruptured Juxtarenal Aortic Aneurysms
Cali Johnson
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a physician-modified endovascular graft (PMEG) for juxtarenal aortic aneurysms by collecting data on its performance. Participants in the study will undergo surgery to repair their juxtarenal aortic aneurysm using the PMEG device. After the surgery, participants will attend several follow-up visits to monitor their recovery and the device's effectiveness. These follow-up visits will take place at hospital discharge, then at 1 month, 6 months, 12 months, and once a year for up to 5 years after surgery.
Description
A juxtarenal aortic aneurysm is an aneurysm that occurs near the renal arteries, which bring blood to the kidneys. This research study will evaluate if the physician-modified endovascular graft (PMEG) is safe and effective in the treatment of juxtarenal aortic aneurysms. The PMEG device is an investigational device, which means it has not been approved by the FDA. The device is designed to create a pathway through the aneurysm for blood flow to the arteries, reducing the blood pressure that the aneurysm experiences. There are several types of endovascular devices depending on how big the aneur…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient is ≥ 18 years of age 2. Patients who are male or non-pregnant female (females of child bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test prior to enrollment into the study) 3. Patient or Legally Authorized Representative has signed an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved Informed Consent Form 4. Patient has a juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm that meets at least one of the following: 1. An aneurysm with a maximum diameter of ≥ 5.5 cm for male (≥ 5.0 cm for female) or 2 times the normal diameter just proximal to the aneurysm using orthogonal (i.e.…
Interventions
- DeviceEndovascular Aneurysm Repair with Physician Modified Endograft
The surgeon will make an incision to access the femoral artery and insert a thin wire to guide the catheter to the juxtarenal aortic aneurysm. The main graft will be modified by hand to match the participant's anatomy, then reloaded and guided through the artery to the aorta. Once in place, the graft will be deployed, and additional stents will be inserted into vital arteries that supply the kidneys and bowels. Two smaller grafts will be placed into the iliac arteries.This allows blood to flow to the target organs and legs, protecting the aneurysm from rupture. All catheters will then be removed, leaving the graft in place, and the incisions will be closed.
Location
- University of Utah HospitalSalt Lake City, Utah