Journal article
Endovascular repair of popliteal artery aneurysms with anaconda limbs: Technique and early results
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The objective is to report the feasibility and technique of treating popliteal artery aneurysms (PAA) with a stent made of nitinol rings externally supported by thin polyester (Anaconda limbs).
BACKGROUND: PAA are the most common peripheral aneurysms. The main limitations of stents used in these settings are: short lengths, longitudinal and horizontal compliance mismatch; graft failure from angulation and movement at the joint level;…
Authors
Cinà CS; Moore R; Maggisano R; Kucey D; Dueck A; Rapanos T
Journal
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, Vol. 72, No. 5, pp. 716–724
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
November 2008
DOI
10.1002/ccd.21706
ISSN
1522-1946
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Activities of Daily LivingAgedAlloysAneurysmBlood Vessel ProsthesisBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationFeasibility StudiesHumansLength of StayMaleOntarioPilot ProjectsPolyestersPopliteal ArteryProspective StudiesProsthesis DesignRecovery of FunctionStentsTime FactorsTomography, X-Ray ComputedTreatment OutcomeVascular PatencyWalking