Bailout chimney technique for graft detachment in a mycotic infrarenal aneurysm

Mycotic aortic aneurysm is a not-so-rare condition and its modalities of treatment are still debated. Graft detachment represents a catastrophic complication after open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The dehiscence of a graft may have several causes, such as infection, fatigue of materials, and progression of the disease. In recent years, the use of the chimney technique has increased the applicability of endovascular aortic repair for challenging neck anatomies in the abdominal aorta. We report a case involving the use of the bailout chimney technique for graft detachment in a previously treated mycotic infrarenal aortic aneurysm. © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.