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Are Aortic Stent Grafts Safe in Pregnancy?
Nader Khandanpour1, Tapan A Mehta2, M Adiseshiah3
1St Georges NHS, London SW17 0QT, UK.
Case Reports in Radiology
|August 1, 2015
Summary
The safety of aortic stent grafts during pregnancy is unknown. This report details two cases of pregnant women with aortic stent grafts, discussing potential effects on these devices.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Vascular Endovascular Therapy
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Background:
- Aortic stent grafts are common treatments for aortic aneurysms and other pathologies.
- The use and safety of aortic stent grafts in pregnant patients remain uninvestigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the outcomes of two pregnant patients who underwent aortic stent graft procedures.
- To discuss the potential impact of pregnancy on the performance and safety of aortic stent grafts.
Main Methods:
- Case report of two pregnant women with aortic stent grafts.
- Discussion of clinical management and device behavior during pregnancy.
Main Results:
- The study presents two unique cases of aortic stent grafts in pregnancy.
- Discussion focuses on the implications of pregnancy for aortic stent graft integrity and patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to establish the safety and efficacy of aortic stent grafts in pregnancy.
- This study highlights the need for careful consideration and monitoring in pregnant patients requiring aortic stent graft intervention.
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