Stent graft for popliteal aneurysms. Six cases with Cragg Endo-Pro System 1 Mintec

Six popliteal aneurysms were treated by transluminal exclusion with the Cragg Endopro System 1, a Stent-Graft manufactured by MINTEC. In one case, incomplete distal exclusion has led to a recurrent aneurysm at 6 months. In one case thrombosis occurred at 7 months, with successful reopening by fibrinolysis and an additional stent. The 4 other cases remained patent at 9, 8, 4 and 1 month. Despite these encouraging results, the stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms seems still to be reserved for elderly or poor condition patient.