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Angiology
Endovascular popliteal aneurysm repair patency rates are comparable to open surgery
October 25th, 2006
Endovascular treatment of popliteal aneurysms achieves patency rates similar to open surgery. According to scientists in England, "The aim of this study was to review our experience of popliteal aneurysms using endovascular techniques. Thirty popliteal aneurysms in 25 patients were treated over an 11-year period. Median aneurysm diameter was 26 (16-48) mm. Five were symptomatic and 25 asymptomatic." "Patients were treated with the Haemobahn/Viabahn stent-graft (26), Passager (two), Aneurx (one), and PTFE homemade device (one). Data were assessed using life table analysis, and expressed as cumulative patency rates and standard error (SE). Median...
Source: Biotech Week (2006-10-25)
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