Influence of Iliac Vein Stent Implantation on the Contralateral Iliac Vein

Conclusion:
Although there was intimal hyperplasia on the rim of the bare stent in the IVC, expansion was limited and did not block the opening of the contralateral iliac vein. The stent had no obvious influence on blood backflow in the contralateral iliac vein.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - September 16, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhang, X., Chen, Z., Sun, Y., Xu, M., Pan, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research