| Autor: |
G F, Torsello, G B, Torsello, M, Austermann |
| Rok vydání: |
2012 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
The Journal of cardiovascular surgery. 53(2) |
| ISSN: |
1827-191X |
| Popis: |
The aim of the present article is to describe a new thoracic stent graft (Zenith TX2 Low-Profile TAA Endovascular Graft).Feasibility of endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms depends on several anatomic factors. A primary limitation is an adequate arterial approach. Since most currently used endografts require large introducer sheaths, patients with severely diseased iliofemoral vessels are often excluded from this less-invasive technique. Attempts to overcome access difficulties increase the risk for arterial access-site complications such as aortoiliac rupture. In addition, highly angulated proximal landing zones provide challenges in obtaining proximal graft conformance and sealing.The introduction of next-generation endografts such as the Zenith TX2LowProfile TAA Endovascular Graft provides a solution for a larger number of patients, including those with small vessels, vascular access problems and tortuous aortic anatomy.The ongoing Zenith TX2 Low-Profile Endovascular Graft trial will build further understanding of the performance of the device allowing for treatment of a wider patient population. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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