Pathological evaluation of a fluoropolymer-based drug-eluting stent in an arteriovenous graft outflow venous stenosis.

Abstract

A fluoropolymer-based drug-eluting stent was implanted in an arteriovenous graft outflow venous stenosis. Two and a half years later, due to a local infection, the stent was removed surgically, and a pathological evaluation was conducted. The stent struts exhibited partial endothelial cell coverage, with the remaining surface predominantly covered by fibrin. Notably, there was no evidence of restenosis or aneurysmal change.

• Authors: Kotaro Suemitsu, Osamu Iida, Sho Torii, Yosuke Hata, Taku Toyoshima, Masaaki Izumi
• Journal: Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques (J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech) Vol. 10 Issue 3 Pg. 101447 (Jun 2024) ISSN: 2468-4287 [Print] United States
• PMID: 38510091 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s).