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.
Marcadé
J P
JP
Clinique du Mail, La Rochelle, France.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D015607:Stents; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D014654:Vascular Patency