“A Difficult Task” – Management of TASC D Aorto-iliac Disease

Introduction: Open surgery has traditionally been the preferred treatment modality for TASC D Aorto-Iliac Disease. The increasing risk profile of patients, allied with developments in stent technology, has led to an increase in an ‘endovascular first’ approach for this population. We sought to compare the outcome of open bypass with endovascular recanalization, for patients with extensive Aorto-Iliac occlusive disease.