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  • Title: Closure of a popliteal arteriovenous fistula using an autologous vein-covered Palmaz stent.
    Author: Dorros G, Joseph G.
    Journal: J Endovasc Surg; 1995 May; 2(2):177-81. PubMed ID: 9234132.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To report the use of autologous vein to cover a stainless steel stent designated for repair of a traumatic popliteal arteriovenous (AV) fistula. METHODS AND RESULTS: Autologous cephalic vein was harvested to cover a Palmaz biliary stent selected to close a traumatic popliteal AV fistula that persisted despite reparative attempts with balloon occlusion and coil embolization. The vein-covered stent was delivered percutaneously and deployed, successfully obliterating the vascular communication. Patency of the popliteal artery was documented arteriographically at 5 months, and symptomatic improvement continues at 10 months. CONCLUSION: The simplicity of this percutaneous approach and the use of autologous vein to cover endovascular prostheses create the possibility for evaluating this technique in myriad anatomical situations.
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