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Konstantinos P. Donas Giovanni Torsello Use of endovascular techniques in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) was revolutionary. Less invasive approaches and improved endovascular equipment led to expanded treatment of AAAs…

In the last decade the endovascular treatment of complex aortic disease was revolutionized with the introduction of the chimney technique, an alternative approach to create an adequate proximal/distal landing zone…

Abstract A hybrid room defined as the synthesis of a fully equipped operating room (OR) with all the necessary diagnostic equipment allows high-quality diagnostic imaging and provides the option to…

Abstract The Zenith (Cook Medical, Brisbane, Australia) fenestrated stent-graft (FSG) was developed based on individual patient aneurysm and renal vessel morphology. It is a Conformité Européenne (CE) mark–approved product, with…

The chimney technique in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) is performed in a hybrid operating room under fluoroscopic control (e.g., Axiom Artis FA and Artis Zee; Siemens Medical Solutions, Forchheim, Germany;…

Abstract Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has emerged as an additional modality to enhance color duplex ultrasound, with the potential to better detect and classify the type of endoleak and target-vessel patency….

Konstantinos P. Donas Martin Austermann Preoperative drawing of the aneurysm’s anatomic characteristics, with a focus on access and the neck, is our standard approach in endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), based on the…

Abstract The percutaneous approach of endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms consists of use of closure devices such as the Prostar XL 10F system. The technique is safe and reproducible. The…

Abstract Use of last generation stent-grafts in the endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms is associated with promising clinical results. The design of the endografts aims to expand their applicability in…