Induction of continuous expanding infrarenal aortic aneurysms in a large porcine animal model

Conclusion In pigs it’s possible to induce continuous expanding AAA’s based upon proteolytic degradation and pathological flow, resembling the real life dynamics of human aneurysms. Because the lumbars are preserved, it’s also a potential model for further studies of novel endovascular devices and their complications.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research