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First Experiences in Endoluminal Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Using Bifurcated Stent Graft

Ivo Lovričević
Vladimir Tonković
Ivo Despot
Drago De Syo
Marijan Lovrenčić
Zdenko Novotny

Abstract

The procedure of non-ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm endoluminal repair is described. The first two procedures in Croatia by use of an AneuRx stent graft were performed in two patients admitted to the Division of Vascular Surgery, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital in Zagreb. To our knowledge, these were the first self-supporting procedures carried out in Croatia. The principal characteristics of endoluminal material and equipment as well as their use are presented. Preoperative diagnostic procedures and postoperative course in the two patients are also described. Special emphasis is given to the indications and contraindications for this type of procedure as well as to the major possible complications. Endoluminal repair for aortic aneurysm is a new and revolutionary approach to the treatment of this serious and severe illness. Endovascular surgery is expected to mark the first decade of the new millennium.

Keywords

Aortic aneurysm, abdominal; Aortic aneurysm, abdominal - surgery; Stents; Tomography, x-ray

Hrčak ID:

14960

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/14960

Publication date:

1.6.2000.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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