Thiruvananthapuram- July 24: Doctors at KIMSHEALTH successfully treated a 73-year-old from Kollam with complete blockage of the aorta, using the novel CERAB procedure. The patient came to the OP, with complaints of pain and swelling in both legs. A CT angiogram evaluation, revealed complete occlusion of the abdominal aorta and both common iliac arteries- the arteries supplying blood to both legs. This blockage had severely reduced blood flow to the lower limbs, causing symptoms in the patient.
The medical team led by Dr. Manish Kumar Yadav, Senior Consultant, Neurointerventional Radiology, KIMSHEALTH, recommended Covered Endovascular Reconstruction of the Aortic Bifurcation (CERAB), a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat complex blockages of the abdominal aorta and leg arteries.
During the procedure, catheters were navigated through the blood vessels and covered expandable stents were used to re-construct the natural branching of the aorta to restore blood flow to the legs. "CERAB is an effective treatment for patients with complex blockages of the abdominal aorta and leg arteries. Large incisions can be avoided, thus making it a safer option for many patients, especially the elderly", said Dr.Yadav
Post procedure, the blood flow to both legs improved and the patient experienced relief from pain, and swelling. Dr.Santhosh Joseph, Senior Consultant, Neuro Interventional Radiology and Dr. Parvathy P, Consultant, Anesthesia, were also part of the three hour long procedure. The patient was discharged after three days of hospital stay, and has now resumed his normal routine.