A new technique to explant an infected aortic endograft Matthew A. Popplewell, MRCS, MBChB, Andrew W. Garnham, FRCS, MB BCh, Simon D. Hobbs, FRCS, MD, BMedSc, MBChB Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 62, Issue 2, Pages 512-514 (August 2015) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2015.03.033 Copyright © 2015 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Initial resheathing of the graft. A piece of nylon tape is wrapped around the graft to facilitate resheathing. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2015 62, 512-514DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.03.033) Copyright © 2015 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Disengagement of the suprarenal barb hooks. Traction on the surgical tape while stabilizing the proctoscope allows the graft to be “resheathed” and safely removed. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2015 62, 512-514DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.03.033) Copyright © 2015 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 The smooth edge of the proctoscope. This helps to minimize damage to the aortic wall. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2015 62, 512-514DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2015.03.033) Copyright © 2015 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions