Five-Year Outcome of Self-Expanding Covered Stents for Superficial Femoral Artery Occlusive Disease and an Analysis of Factors Predicting Failure

Conclusion: Five-year patency rates of self-expanding covered stents inserted for SFA occlusive disease are within an acceptable range. Covered stent diameter is the most relevant factor in predicting loss of primary patency, and thus, an adequate diameter of the distal landing site seems to be among the most important factors in the decision-making process. In smaller vessels, one should not use covered stents but venous conduits, as oversizing may be detrimental.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - November 19, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Kruse, R. R., Poelmann, F. B., Doomernik, D., Burgerhof, H. G. M., Fritschy, W. M., Moll, F. L., Reijnen, M. M. P. J. Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research