Treating on the edge.
Treatment of stent graft edge restenosis can be successfully treated but optimal treatment has not been identified. The practice of continued duplex surveillance for stent grafts appears to be important. Randomized trials comparing drug technology and to properly sized stent graft extension will be needed.
System Medical Director: Vascular Services, Ohio Health/Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
Gary M
GM
Ansel
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015607:Stents