“…1,4,6,10,11) The stent-graft was first used to treat aortic aneurysm, 9) and has since rapidly evolved for the treatment of aneurysms and traumatic lesions like AVFs of large vessels such as the aorta, iliofemoral arteries, and subclavian arteries. 1,4,6,[10][11][12][13][14][15] In the head and neck region, use is limited to major branches of the aorta such as the subclavian artery, brachiocephalic artery, and cervical carotid arteries. 1,4,6,7,10) Only one vertebral AVF was treated with a stent-graft based on a Palmaz stent and autologous saphenous vein graft.…”