Past, present, and future endograft devices.
Since the original descriptions of endovascular grafts for treatment of aneurysms, a number of devices and approaches have been developed. The following is a discussion summarizing the number of devices which have been developed and used in patients, as well as chosen the directions of this technology. The diversity of approach from an engineering and materials point of view speaks of the fact that opportunity exists for continued development in the future.
Katzen
Barry T
BT
Baptist Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Miami, FL 33176, USA. BarryK@baptisthealth.net
MacLean
Alexandra A
AA
D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000639:trends; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000639:trends*