Intraaortic Stabilization of the AneuRx Stent-Graft System: A Useful Adjunct to Minimize Device Migration
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-2003
Abstract
The deployment of a Medtronic AneuRx stent-graft system for endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair requires a series of precise maneuvers that include positioning the primary delivery catheter in the infrarenal aorta, retracting the graft-covering sheath, and withdrawing the stainless steel runners. The last step allows the stent-graft to fully expand and attach to the non-aneurysmal aorta and iliac arteries. Such maneuvers may cause the stent-graft to move caudally if the device is placed in a severely angulated aortic neck. We describe a simple, coaxial, stabilization technique utilizing the contralateral introducer sheath which minimizes potential caudal migration of the stent-graft in angulated aortic necks during runner withdrawal.
Repository Citation
Lin, P. H.,
Martin, L.,
Matsuura, J. H.,
Wellons, E. D.,
Bush, R. L.,
Terramani, T. T.,
Chen, C.,
& Lumsden, A. B.
(2003). Intraaortic Stabilization of the AneuRx Stent-Graft System: A Useful Adjunct to Minimize Device Migration. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, 26 (1), 73-75.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/surg/517
DOI
10.1007/s00270-002-2624-3
