Comparison of Biomechanical Properties of the iCover and VBX Stent Grafts When Used as Bridge Stents in Fenestrated Endografts: An In Vitro Study

The BECS used in FEVAR / BEVAR must ensure some properties to avoid the most frequent complications derived from the failure of these bridging stents (stenosis, thrombosis, stent integrity, dislodgement or endoleaks) that represent the most common cause for reintervention. This paper adds to the limited data available, information to the clinician after comparing some properties of two BECS used in these techniques that demonstrate their competence in in-vitro conditions.