Comparison of aortoiliac repair with iliac branch endoprosthesis versus hypogastric occlusion in aortoiliac aneurysms

BacKgrouNd: the carIBE study aims to assess the outcome of endovascular repair (EVar) with iliac branch endoprosthesis (IBE) in patients with aorto-iliac aneurysms extending to iliac bifurcation, comparing these results with those of EVar with hypogastric occlusion pres- ent in the recent published literature. MEtHods: Patients with aorto-iliac aneurysms anatomically suitable for EVar with IBE, are included in the study. RESULTS: Primary safety outcome measure are total and aneurysm related death free survival. Efficacy endpoints include: iliac branch patency, aneurysmal sac exclusion and freedom from reinterventions or conversion to open repair. Patient reported outcomes are evaluated with Walk- ing Impairment Questionnaire (WIQ), International Index of Erectile function-5 (IIEf-5) and quality of life Euro-Qual EQ-5d Questionnaire. coNclusIoNs: comparison with recent hystorical literature obtained in patients with EVar with Ha occlusion will offer data useful for correct information of patients affected by aorto-iliac aneurysms.