Invited commentary

In light of the current enthusiasm for the expanded use of branched and fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (F/B-EVAR) of complex aortic aneurysms, we are fortunate that Dr Schanzer and his colleagues have given us some insight into the high reintervention rate of patients after F/B-EVAR. The 26% need for at least one re intervention is probably understated in this study, given the inclusion of a small number of iliac branched devices and the significant number of commercially available Cook Zenith fenestrated renal branch devices (arguably the low-hanging fruit of F/B-EVAR grafts).
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Clinical research study Source Type: research