Update on the bifurcated EXCLUDER endoprosthesis: phase I results

J Vasc Surg. 2001 Feb;33(2 Suppl):S150-3. doi: 10.1067/mva.2001.111685.

Abstract

Many devices are being investigated for treatment of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms. This report describes the particular characteristics of a next generation modular endograft and the Phase I results in 29 patients. Larger comparative studies are in progress to assess the safety and efficacy of this new design.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Clinical Trial, Phase I
  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Angioplasty / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty / instrumentation*
  • Angioplasty / methods
  • Angioplasty / mortality
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / classification
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / mortality
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / instrumentation*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / mortality
  • Comorbidity
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Selection
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Stents* / adverse effects
  • Stents* / standards
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency