Long-term results of balloon-expandable LifePath endografts in abdominal aortic aneurysm: A single-center experience

Abstract

Wire form fracture is the major structural problem in the LifePath balloon-expandable endograft device, resulting in a significant endoleak rate. We must caution those patients with a LifePath device in-situ that careful follow-up must be performed due to material fatigue and they should consider secondary conversion.

Size of the Proximal Neck in AAAs Treated With Balloon-Expandable Stent-Grafts: CTA Findings in Mid- to Long-term Follow-up

“…20 The long-term fate of an aortic neck treated with a balloon-expandable stent-graft requires further investigation, 21–24 and the properties of this type of device may be beneficial, especially for difficult aneurysms with complex anatomy. 25–28 The balloon-expandable design offers the advantages of precise positioning and variable radial force, 29–35 so balloon expansion may be a better fixation method. We report the clinical results of our first 30 patients treated with a balloon-expandable stent-graft, with particular attention to the evolution of the proximal aortic neck during a follow-up ranging from 4 to 8 years.…”