TAA 5. Use of Uncovered E-XL Nitinol Stent in Combination With Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair and Complicated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair and Highly Angulated Necks

The use of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) in abdominal aortic aneurysm is limited by neck configuration and angulation. Using stent grafts outside the instructions for use may result in failure and higher endoleak rate. Treatment and prevention of endoleaks with additional use of uncovered stents in the neck have been reported in single cases and small series.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research