Introduction -- Historical background -- Experimental studies. Quantification of radial pressure caused by bare and covered Wallstents ; Latex covering of Palmaz stents and its effect on stent expansion ; The healing response towards polyurethane covered Wallstents : a histological investigation ; Biological fixation of polyester vs polyurethane covered stents in a porcine model ; Animal models for endovascular graft application ; Endoleaks following endovascular repair of experimental aneurysms : Does coil embolization with angiographic 'seal' lower intraaneurysmal pressure? ; Does large oversizing of self-expandable endoprostheses compensate for aortic growth? -- Clinical applications. Classification of infrarenal aortic aneurysms with respect to endovascular suitability ; Systematic and exclusive use of intravascular ultrasound for endovascular aneurysm repair : The Lausanne experience ; Endoprosthesis and intravascular ultrasound : the tools for straightforward repair of traumatic aortic rupture ; Partial inflow occlusion facilitates accurate deployment of thoracic aortic endografts -- Future perspectives
Summary
Annotation Endovascular procedures have a tremendous impact upon modern patient care. This book summarizes covered stent-graft applications in the experimental and clinical settings. Excellent illustrations document the acute and chronic behavior of stent-grafts within the vascular system including diagnostic imaging, histologic work-up and schematic drawings. A large amount of experience on intravascular ultrasound-based repair of aortic pathologies is presented. Physicians interested in the endovascular field will find this book a very stimulating resource
