A multilayer stent in the aorta may not seal the aneurysm, thereby leading to rupture.

Authors :: Lazaris AM
Maheras AN
Vasdekis SN
Source :: Journal of vascular surgery [J Vasc Surg] 2012 Sep; Vol. 56 (3), pp. 829-31. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Jul 20.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: The multilayer stents are occasionally used for the treatment of complicated aortic aneurysms, including thoracoabdominal aneurysms. No aneurysm-related mortality among patients treated with this technique has been described in the literature to date. We describe a case of rupture of an aortic aneurysm previously treated with a multilayer stent.<br /> (Copyright © 2012 Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Aged, 80 and over
Aortic Rupture diagnostic imaging
Aortic Rupture surgery
Aortography methods
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects
Endovascular Procedures adverse effects
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Male
Prosthesis Design
Reoperation
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal surgery
Aortic Rupture etiology
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation instrumentation
Endovascular Procedures instrumentation
Prosthesis Failure

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