Abstract:

The paradigm in elective surgical management of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) has quickly shifted from major open surgical repairs to less invasive, endovascular procedures. In the last few years, there have been numerous advancements to commercially available devices making the endovascular approach more attractive and efficacious. This review serves to detail the similarities, differences, advantages, and disadvantages of currently available endovascular stent-grafts as well as preview future and emerging technologies in endovascular aortic therapies.

Authors:

Angela A. Kokkosis, MD, Resident, Vascular Surgery, Steven Abramowitz, MD, Resident, Vascular Surgery, Rajesh K. Malik, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Assistant Professor of Radiology, Sharif H. Ellozy, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, Associate Professor of Radiology, Associate Professor of Medical Education, Peter L. Faries, MD, Franz W. Sichel Professor of Surgery ,Professor of Radiology, Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery, Michael L. Marin, MD, Julius H. Jacobson II, MD, Professor of Surgery, Chairman, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York

PMID: 23315722

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