Endovascular stent grafting for aortic aneurysms: Initial experience in seven patients *
Endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms by stent grafting has rapidly become a widely used method. Recently, usefulness of stent grafts, which have been produced mainly by researchers, has been reported. We evaluated the usefulness of a stent graft in seven patients who underwent treatment in our hospital. Of the seven patients, one died from abdominal aortic dissociation probably due to injury of the aortic wall during surgery, but the remaining six patients had no complications. The short-term results were equally good compared to those obtained in other institutions. Currently, stent grafting for aortic aneurysms is indicated for patients with high risks in conventional surgical treatment. However, there have been several problems, including ones with stent grafting devices and long-term results. To establish this method, these problems must be determined and must be solved the criteria of its application. (Accepted on January 13, 2004)
