title: [Secondary stabilization of aortic bifurcation Chuter endoprostheses by implantation of self-expanding metal stents].
abstract: The use of conventional graft fabric for the bifurcated Chuter endovascular graft may result in a kink instability since crimping has been removed. Especially in elongated arteries that are frequently found with aortic aneurysms this may cause stenosis of the kinked graft and subsequent thrombosis. Bilateral stabilisation of the graft limbs along its total length proved sufficient to stabilise the graft thus preventing secondary thrombosis.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Thorax-, Herz- und Gefässchirurgie, RWTH Aachen.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wendt
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vorwerk
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Chuter
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Günther
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Messmer
mesh_terms: D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D015607:Stents; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates