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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
New findings from G. Coppi and co-researchers in the area of abdominal aortic aneurysm described
March 30th, 2008
In this recently published article, scientists in Modena, Italy conducted a study "To evaluate long-term results in patients undergoing elective endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) using the Talent LPS endograft to treat abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Fifty patients (49 men; median age 72 years, range 54-89) were treated electively between 1997 and 2001 with the Talent LPS endograft chosen for various anatomical reasons, including short (:! 15 mm) aortic neck (32.5%), iliac ectasia (>= 18 mm) in at least 1 iliac artery (32%), angulated (30 degrees-60 degrees) aortic neck (16%), large (>= 28 mm) aortic neck (6%), and tapered, reversed tapered, or bulging aortic neck (14%)."...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-30)
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