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Initial experience with a new fenestrated stent graft.

Peter Mark Bungay¹, Nick Burfitt, Kaji Sritharan

¹Department of Radiology, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, United Kingdom.

Journal of Vascular Surgery

|October 1, 2011

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Medical Device Technology
Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Background:

Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) often present with complex anatomy, posing challenges for standard endovascular repair.
Inadequate infrarenal sealing zones are a common complication requiring specialized devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility of the Anaconda fenestrated stent graft for treating AAAs with hostile infrarenal anatomy.
To assess the immediate and short-term outcomes of this novel device.

Main Methods:

A prospective study involving patients undergoing stent graft placement at two UK institutions.
The Anaconda fenestrated stent graft was used to accommodate visceral vessels, including renal arteries and the superior mesenteric artery.

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Main Results:

The device successfully accommodated 12 visceral vessels across 4 patients, with 8 fenestrations for renal arteries and 4 scallops for the superior mesenteric artery.
One type Ib endoleak was detected at 1-month follow-up and successfully treated, indicating manageable complications.

Conclusions:

The Anaconda fenestrated stent graft is a feasible option for AAA repair in patients with challenging anatomy.
The device offers acceptable immediate and short-term results, suggesting its potential in complex cases.