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Title: Comparison of Self-Expanding Polyethylene Terephthalate and Metallic Stents Implanted in Porcine Iliac Arteries

Abstract

Purpose: Comparison of the biocompatibility of self-expanding polyethylene terephthalate (PET) stents with self-expanding metallic stents (Wallstents). Methods: Diameter- and length-matched PET stents and Wallstents were symmetrically implanted in the paired iliac arteries of 13 crossbred domestic swine. Stent deployment was studied angiographically and with intravascular ultrasound immediately after stent implantation. The angiographic stented lumen diameter was measured using quantitative vessel analysis before, immediately after stenting, and at 6-week follow-up. Cross-section histopathology and area morphometry were performed. Results: Immediately poststenting, intravascular ultrasound revealed proximal dislocation of 5 of the 13 PET stents, whereas all metal stents were firmly embedded at the implantation site. At 6-week follow-up, three of the remaining PET stents were totally or subtotally occluded by organized thrombus, whereas all metal stents were patent. Compared with immediately poststenting, the angiographic lumen diameter within the five remaining PET stents was reduced by 30%, and that of the metallic stents was virtually unaltered (p < 0.02). This observation was confirmed by postmortem morphometry, wherein the PET-stented vessel segments a diameter stenosis of 40% was measured vs only 9% in the metallic stents (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: PET-stent deployment is difficult to control due to the lack of radiopacity of this stent.more » PET stents seem to be more thrombogenic and lead to significantly more neointimal proliferation than metallic stents.« less

Authors:
; ;  [1];  [2];  [1]
  1. Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, 49 Herestraat, 3000 Leuven (Belgium)
  2. Department of Histopathology, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, 49 Herestraat, 3000 Leuven (Belgium)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
21080538
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 19; Journal Issue: 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s002709900037; Copyright (c) 1996 Springer-Verlag New York Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); Journal ID: ISSN 0174-1551
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ARTERIES; CROSS SECTIONS; PATENTS; POLYESTERS; SWINE

Citation Formats

Wilczek, Krzysztof, Scheerder, Ivan de, Kai, Wang, Verbeken, Eric, and Piessens, Jan. Comparison of Self-Expanding Polyethylene Terephthalate and Metallic Stents Implanted in Porcine Iliac Arteries. United States: N. p., 1996. Web. doi:10.1007/S002709900037.
Wilczek, Krzysztof, Scheerder, Ivan de, Kai, Wang, Verbeken, Eric, & Piessens, Jan. Comparison of Self-Expanding Polyethylene Terephthalate and Metallic Stents Implanted in Porcine Iliac Arteries. United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900037
Wilczek, Krzysztof, Scheerder, Ivan de, Kai, Wang, Verbeken, Eric, and Piessens, Jan. 1996. "Comparison of Self-Expanding Polyethylene Terephthalate and Metallic Stents Implanted in Porcine Iliac Arteries". United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900037.
@article{osti_21080538,
title = {Comparison of Self-Expanding Polyethylene Terephthalate and Metallic Stents Implanted in Porcine Iliac Arteries},
author = {Wilczek, Krzysztof and Scheerder, Ivan de and Kai, Wang and Verbeken, Eric and Piessens, Jan},
abstractNote = {Purpose: Comparison of the biocompatibility of self-expanding polyethylene terephthalate (PET) stents with self-expanding metallic stents (Wallstents). Methods: Diameter- and length-matched PET stents and Wallstents were symmetrically implanted in the paired iliac arteries of 13 crossbred domestic swine. Stent deployment was studied angiographically and with intravascular ultrasound immediately after stent implantation. The angiographic stented lumen diameter was measured using quantitative vessel analysis before, immediately after stenting, and at 6-week follow-up. Cross-section histopathology and area morphometry were performed. Results: Immediately poststenting, intravascular ultrasound revealed proximal dislocation of 5 of the 13 PET stents, whereas all metal stents were firmly embedded at the implantation site. At 6-week follow-up, three of the remaining PET stents were totally or subtotally occluded by organized thrombus, whereas all metal stents were patent. Compared with immediately poststenting, the angiographic lumen diameter within the five remaining PET stents was reduced by 30%, and that of the metallic stents was virtually unaltered (p < 0.02). This observation was confirmed by postmortem morphometry, wherein the PET-stented vessel segments a diameter stenosis of 40% was measured vs only 9% in the metallic stents (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: PET-stent deployment is difficult to control due to the lack of radiopacity of this stent. PET stents seem to be more thrombogenic and lead to significantly more neointimal proliferation than metallic stents.},
doi = {10.1007/S002709900037},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/21080538}, journal = {Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology},
issn = {0174-1551},
number = 3,
volume = 19,
place = {United States},
year = {Wed May 15 00:00:00 EDT 1996},
month = {Wed May 15 00:00:00 EDT 1996}
}