Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair with Chimney and Snorkel Grafts: Indications, Techniques and Results

Journal Article · Sun Dec 15 04:00:00 EST 2013 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-013-0648-5· OSTI ID:22207962

Katsargyris, Athanasios; Verhoeven, Eric L. G., ^[1]

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1. Klinikum Nuernberg, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (Germany)

The chimney technique in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (Ch-EVAR) involves placement of a stent or stent-graft parallel to the main aortic stent-graft to extend the proximal or distal sealing zone while maintaining side branch patency. Ch-EVAR can facilitate endovascular repair of juxtarenal and aortic arch pathology using available standard aortic stent-grafts, therefore, eliminating the manufacturing delays required for customised fenestrated and branched stent-grafts. Several case series have demonstrated the feasibility of Ch-EVAR both in acute and elective cases with good early results. This review discusses indications, technique, and the current available clinical data on Ch-EVAR.

• OSTI ID: 22207962
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 36; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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