Alto Deployment in Patients With Severe Tortuosity of the Proximal Aorta: An In Vitro Study

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Authors: Yasutaka Yokoyama, Shizuyuki Dohi, Minoru Tabata
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Abstract

Introduction: The Alto stent graft system accommodates various anatomies but presents unique challenges. In Japan, polymer filling failures occurred in 1.1% of cases, prompting an investigation into potential causes. It was hypothesised that polymer port location and proximal neck angulation contribute to these failures. The Alto device limits the suprarenal angle to

Fields of Study & Subjects

Aortic aneurysm repair treatments Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

Publication details

Journal / source
EJVES Vascular Forum
Volume
65
Pages
89–91
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN