Publication

Repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms with the Excluder bifurcated stent-graft

Journal Paper/Review - Aug 1, 2003

Units
PubMed

Citation
Pfammatter T, Mayer D, Pfiffner R, Koehler C, Hechelhammer L, Lachat M. Repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms with the Excluder bifurcated stent-graft. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2003; 44:549-52.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2003; 44
Publication Date
Aug 1, 2003
Issn Print
0021-9509
Pages
549-52
Brief description/objective

The design of the Excluder, which is considered a 3rd generation device for endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, is described. Based on a literature search, clinical short- to mid-term results are reviewed. So far, efficacy and safety of the Excluder for elective and emergent aneurysm repair have been demonstrated. In none of the studies perioperative conversion to open surgery or late aneurysm rupture has been reported. The cumulative 30-day-mortality rate was below 1%. Compared to the other commercial devices, aneurysm shrinkage is less marked after repair with the Excluder. Whether this is inconvenient remains to be proven on long-term follow-up.