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A New Murine Model of Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Published on: July 7, 2013
Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing for Management of Aortic Occlusive Disease
Ahmed Elbasty1, Michael Crawford1, Darren Morrow1
1Vascular Surgery Department, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK.
Introduction:
Endovascular management of aortic occlusive disease is an alternative to open surgery. This case describes the use of a Nellix graft to treat infrarenal aortic stenosis, outwith the graft indication for use.
Case Report:
A 71 year old man with multiple comorbidities, presented with bilateral buttock claudication. A computed tomography angiogram (CTA) showed significant infrarenal aortic stenosis. Under local anaesthetic, using a percutaneous approach, Nellix grafts were inserted. The patient was discharged within 24 hours. His claudication improved significantly. A 6 month follow-up CT showed stent patency.
Conclusion:
Although further research is necessary, this case suggests that Nellix is safe and effective for primary stenting of the stenotic infrarenal aorta.
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