The Modified Arch Landing Areas Nomenclature (MALAN) Improves Prediction of Stent Graft Displacement Forces: Proof of Concept by Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling.

CONCLUSION: CFD modelling suggests that MALAN improves discrimination of expected displacement forces in proximal landing zones for TEVAR, which might influence clinical outcomes. The clinical relevance of the finding, however, remains to be validated in a dedicated post-operative outcome analysis of patients treated by TEVAR of the arch.
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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - February 6, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Marrocco-Trischitta MM, van Bakel TM, Romarowski RM, de Beaufort HW, Conti M, van Herwaarden JA, Moll FL, Auricchio F, Trimarchi S Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research