title: ePTFE stent graft in non-steno-occlusive arterial disease: 2 centers retrospective study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We report our experience regarding use of Fluency stent graft (Bard, Murray Hill, NJ, USA) for the treatment of peripheral aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, arteriovenous fistulae, dissections and arterial ruptures, lacerations or perforations.
  
  
  METHODS
  This two-center study included 59 patients (40 M, 19 F) with a mean age of 64.37 years (range 20-91 years). In total 61 lesions were treated, so subdivided: 10 true aneurysms, 26 pseudoaneurysms, 5 iatrogenic arteriovenous fistulae, 20 arterial ruptures, lacerations or perforations.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Immediate technical success was obtained in 60 of 61 lesions (98.3 %); in 1 case (pseudoaneurysm of hepatic artery) additional embolization of the gastroduodenal artery with microcoils was needed. Follow-up was available for 57 patients and 59 lesions; mean period was 23.52 months (range 1-60 months). At 1-year primary patency was 89.47 %, whereas secondary patency was 96.4 %.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Endovascular application of Fluency stent graft seems to offer an effective, and durable less invasive alternative to standard surgical techniques for the treatment of peripheral aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, iatrogenic arteriovenous fistulae and arterial ruptures, or penetrating injuries.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, 71110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
authors.forename: Anna Maria
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ierardi
authors.affiliation: Unit of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Heraklion, University of Crete, 71110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
authors.forename: Elias
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kehagias
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery Department, University of Insubria, Viale Borri, 57, 21100, Varese, VA, Italy.
authors.forename: Gabriele
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Piffaretti
authors.affiliation: Unit of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, 71110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
authors.forename: Filippo
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Piacentino
authors.affiliation: Unit of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, 71110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: De Marchi
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery Department, University of Insubria, Viale Borri, 57, 21100, Varese, VA, Italy.
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tozzi
authors.affiliation: Unit of Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Heraklion, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece.
authors.forename: Christos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ioannou
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, "Luigi Sacco" University Hospital, Via G.B. Grassi 74, 20157, Milan, MI, Italy.
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tonolini
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, San Paolo Hospital, University of Milan, Via A. Di Rudinì 8, 20142, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Magenta Biasina
authors.affiliation: Unit of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Insubria, 71110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. gcarraf@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Gianpaolo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Carrafiello
authors.affiliation: Unit of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Heraklion, University of Crete, 71110, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tsetis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000792:Angiography; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D014654:Vascular Patency
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene
keywords: Arterial injuries; Arteriovenous fistulae; Covered-stent; Endovascular treatment; Peripheral aneurysms; Pseudoaneurysms