Multiple multilayer stents for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: a possible new tool for aortic endovascular surgery.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

Endovascular surgery data are confirming the paramount role of modern endovascular tools for a safe and sure exclusion of thoracoabdominal lesions.

CASE REPORT:

A 57-year-old female presented with severe comorbidity affected by a 58 mm thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA). After patient-informed consent and local Ethical Committee and Italian Public Health Ministry authorization, three multilayer stents were implanted in the thoracoabdominal aortic tract, obtaining at a 20-month computed tomography scan follow up, a complete exclusion of the TAAA, with normal patency of visceral vessels.

CONCLUSION:

Multilayer stents can be used in thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, with positive results.

• Authors: Valerio Stefano Tolva, Paolo Guy Bianchi, Lea Valeria Cireni, Alma Lombardo, Guido Carlo Keller, Gianfranco Parati, Renato Maria Casana
• Journal: International journal of general medicine (Int J Gen Med) Vol. 5 Pg. 629-32 ( 2012) ISSN: 1178-7074 [Electronic] New Zealand
• PMID: 22866014 (Publication Type: Case Reports)