[Endovascular prostheses].

Abstract

Endovascular grafts are transluminally implanted vascular devices that combine a vascular stent with a "prosthetic cover" and are designed for use as a less invasive treatment of vascular disease. Indications include aneurysms, arteviovenous fistulas, dissections, traumatic vascular lesions, and vascular occlusions. High risk patients with severe co morbidities are candidates for endoluminal grafting. Specific complications peculiar to stent-grafts have been described. Early and midterm results demonstrate that endovascular grafting is a safe and promising treatment modality. Concurrent comparative studies, randomized trials and registries will be needed to evaluate long-term efficacy of those devices.