Endovascular Repair of Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcers: Review of our Experience

Penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (PAU) of infrarenal aorta is a rare but life-threatening entity affecting elderly patients with severe atherosclerotic disease, and potentially complicated with intramural hematoma, adventitial pseudoaneurysm or aortic rupture. Although open surgical repair is an effective therapeutic option, endovascular treatment is emerging as an attractive alternative, especially in high-risk elderly patients.