One-Year Clinical Outcomes of a Self-Expanding Covered Stent for Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease

The European registry 1-year outcomes demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of the VSX device in the treatment of iliac lesions evidenced by high patency, no device-related deaths, and low numbers of major amputation and reintervention procedures.Clinical ImpactThe European registry reflecting a 'real-world' setting of patients treated with the GORE^® VIABAHN^® Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface for aortoiliac occlusive disease demonstrated that the self-expanding covered stent was a safe and effective treatment option. At 1 year, 83% of patients had no-to-minimal pain and discomfort and 77% of patients rated no-to-slight mobility impairment issues (5Q-5D-5L assessment). There were no device-related deaths, only 1 amputation, and few reintervention procedures. This study revealed that patients younger than 60 years old or those treated for restenosis had greater risk for target lesion revascularization, device- or limb-related serious adverse events.