European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Sep 2009
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyA comparison of the mid-term results following the use of bifurcated and aorto-uni-iliac devices in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
To compare the mid-term results following the use of bifurcated (ABIS) and aorto-uniiliac (AUIS) endovascular devices in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in a population of patients deemed to be at high risk for open surgery. ⋯ This study demonstrates that ABIS is associated with better results than AUIS in the management of patients with AAA. Iliac artery occlusive disease was more frequently diagnosed in the AUIS group and this was significantly associated with a higher risk of complications, while the crossover graft itself was not. Nevertheless, the outcomes for both groups are encouraging in this high risk population.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Sep 2009
The endovascular management of penetrating carotid artery injuries: long-term follow-up.
To review a single-centre experience with stent-graft treatment of penetrating carotid artery injuries and long-term follow-up. ⋯ Endovascular management of penetrating carotid artery injuries is safe and the long-term outcomes justify a more liberal application of this technique in selected patients.