Midterm experience with placement of IBDs is associated with a low incidence of secondary procedures due to type I endoleaks and occlusions. The main reasons for reinterventions seem to be short proximal sealing zone and poor conformability of the ZBIS device in elongated EIAs.
Our study confirms late durability of the Endurant endoprosthesis for AAA repair, with very encouraging freedom from reintervention rates and overall outcomes.
Iliac side branch endografting showed excellent feasibility and encouraging midterm outcomes for the challenging endovascular repair of aneurysmal distal seal zones post EVAR.
Off-label use of the Endurant stent-graft was associated with a greater but acceptable risk of type I endoleak. Otherwise, there was no difference between the IFU and off-label groups as regards survival, graft thrombosis, or reintervention.
Single IBD placement for isolated common iliac artery aneurysms seems to be a safe and effective treatment option, when a proper anatomic patient selection is provided. Major benefits are represented by the decrease in X ray exposure, overall procedural time, and use of contrast medium, without affecting perioperative and long-term results in comparison with more extensive procedures.
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