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Multiple multilayer stents for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: a possible new tool for aortic endovascular surgery
Valerio Stefano Tolva1, Paolo Guy Bianchi, Lea Valeria Cireni
1Surgical Department Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
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.
