In situ bending of thoracic stent grafts: Clinical application of a novel technique to improve conformance to the aortic arch

Abstract

In situ bending of thoracic stent grafts with a sliding self-locking knot is feasible and improves proximal apposition of the device at the inner curve of the aortic arch. More data and longer follow-up are required to confirm the applicability of this technique.

Endovascular repair of traumatic thoracic aortic rupture: a single centre experience

“…In such circumstances, the stent graft may not adhere to the inner curve of the arch resulting in an endoleak or collapse. In 2008, Kölbel et al [20] proposed a novel technique of bending a thoracic stent graft. We have not used this technique, but we did not notice any problems in two cases with a protruding stent as seen on the CT scan.…”

Aneurysmen des Aortenbogens: Interventionelle Therapie

“…Nach vollständiger Auslösung der Prothese kann durch Betätigung der Zugschnur, die von einer Hülse geschützt wird, die Prothese durch Verkürzung der Naht gebeugt werden.(Abb. 11;Kölbel et al 2009b)…”