Popliteal artery aneurysms
Endovascular treatment of popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) is associated with reduced operative time, perioperative morbidity, hospital stay, and recovery time compared to open surgery.1-7
Before
Large (5 mm diameter) left popliteal artery aneurysm
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After
GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis placement to exclude the aneurysm
Images courtesy of Barry S. Weinstock, MD. Used with permission.
After
Completion angiography showing good conformability to the artery tortuosity and total exclusion of the aneurysm by GORE® VIABAHN® Devices
Images courtesy of Barry S. Weinstock, MD. Used with permission.
The GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis is an established PAA treatment option associated with short and mid-term clinical results that are comparable to surgical bypass. 2-7
Proven patency
- Two to six year primary patency in PAA of 70 – 86% which is comparable to those reported for surgical bypass at five years (69 – 88%)2-7
Demonstrated durability
- 10-year primary, primary assisted, and secondary patency rates in PAA of 51%, 57%, and 60%, respectively1
The GORE® VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface is an excellent alternative to surgical repair of popliteal aneurysms and offers lower morbidity as well as a shorter length of stay.
Barry S. Weinstock, MD, Orlando, Florida
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