One of the challenges in coarctation stenting, particularly in
covered stents, is to preserve flow to left subclavian artery as its usually originates very close to coarctation segment.
Although, its incidence has decreased with
covered stents, but growth can occur proximal or distal to the stent and through the flanges.
To avoid these severe complications,
covered stents have been used to maintain perfusion, which is particularly important in patients at risk of portal vein thrombosis.
6,7) Recently, endovascular repair of PFA hemorrhage or false aneurysm with
covered stents have become feasible.
10 Contrarily, EVAR is performed under real-time monitoring to lead an appropriate
covered stent into the abdominal aorta through the femoral artery, aiming to cover the proximal-and distal-end aneurysm necks.
Figs 4 and 5 are images showing a bare metal stent and
covered stent grafts (Viabahn), respectively.
Keywords: Pseudoaneurysm, External iliac artery, Femoral artery puncture,
Covered stent.
Covered stents for injuries of subclavian and axillary arteries.
Cheatham-Platinum
covered stent placement at extracardiac tunnel
KEY WORDS: Carotid stenosis, Carotid-cavernous fistula, Minimal symptom,
Covered stent.
19 October 2011 - US medical devices maker Boston Scientific Corp (NYSE:BSX) said yesterday that it had completed enrollment in a clinical trial to evaluate its WallFlex Biliary RX Fully
Covered Stent for the treatment of benign bile duct strictures (narrowing or blockages).
