Covered vs Uncovered Stents for Aortoiliac and Femoropopliteal Arterial Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Conclusion: Theoretically, the use of covered stents may increase the patency rate due to decreased restenosis after stent placement. This analysis found that the primary patency was improved with the use of a covered stent in femoropopliteal lesions but not in aortoiliac disease. Improved outcomes were seen with covered stents compared with bare metal stents as indicated by a lower need for reintervention and an improved ABI. It remains to be investigated whether such beneficial effects can be translated into improved clinical outcomes, such as limb salvage and amputation-free survival. Long-term results of the comparative efficacy of covered stents over bare metal stents are not currently available.
Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Lower Limb Interventions Source Type: research