Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 42, Issue 4 , Pages 600-607 , October 2005

Repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms with fenestrated and branched endovascular stent grafts

  • John L. Anderson (FACS, FRACS)

      Affiliations

    • Ashford Community Hospital, South Australia
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  • Donald J. Adam, MD (FRCSEd)

      Affiliations

    • Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Donald J. Adam, MD, FRCSEd, University Department of Vascular Surgery, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Research Institute, Lincoln House, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham B9 5SS, UK
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  • Michael Berce (FRACS)

      Affiliations

    • Ashford Community Hospital, South Australia
    • Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia
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  • David E. Hartley (FIR, FRANZCR (Hon))

      Affiliations

    • Medical Research Foundation, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia

Received 18 February 2005 ,Accepted 31 May 2005.

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    Optimal alignment of the graft fenestrations and branch vessels is achieved by inflating angioplasty balloons in the celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and both renal arteries from within the en

    Optimal alignment of the graft fenestrations and branch vessels is achieved by inflating angioplasty balloons in the celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and both renal arteries from within the endograft lumen.

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    Diagramatic representation of aneurysm morphology in patients 1 to 4.

    Diagramatic representation of aneurysm morphology in patients 1 to 4.

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    Custom-designed Zenith fenestrated and branched stent grafts inserted in patients 1 to 4.

    Custom-designed Zenith fenestrated and branched stent grafts inserted in patients 1 to 4.

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    Follow-up computed tomographic angiography in patient 2 demonstrating aneurysm exclusion and patent celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and both renal arteries.

    Follow-up computed tomographic angiography in patient 2 demonstrating aneurysm exclusion and patent celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and both renal arteries.

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    Follow-up computed tomographic angiography in patient 2 demonstrating patent celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and both renal arteries.

    Follow-up computed tomographic angiography in patient 2 demonstrating patent celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and both renal arteries.

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    Percutaneous approach to endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in patient 4.

    Percutaneous approach to endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in patient 4.

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    Follow-up computed tomographic angiography in patient 4 demonstrating aneurysm exclusion and patent celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and both renal arteries.

    Follow-up computed tomographic angiography in patient 4 demonstrating aneurysm exclusion and patent celiac axis, superior mesenteric artery, and both renal arteries.

 Competition of interest: Dr Anderson has received financial assistance from Cook Inc for travel and accommodation to attend meetings. Mr Hartley has registered patents assigned to Cook Inc and is a paid consultant to Cook Inc.

PII: S0741-5214(05)01080-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2005.05.063

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Volume 42, Issue 4 , Pages 600-607 , October 2005

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