Morphologic and haemodynamic changes after stent placement for experimental carotid aneurysm.

SUMMARY: We investigated and compared the morphologic and haemodynamic changes between before and after stent placement when several different kinds of stents were applied to experimental aneurysms. Experimental aneurysms in eight pig carotid arteries were used. Stents were placed covering the aneurysm orifice. Five Cordis stents (coil stent), two GFXs (multilink stent), and one Multilink (tube stent) were used in this study. After stent placement, the arteries were perfused with 70% ethanol, the specimens were embedded in polyester plastic resin and thin slices were stained with hemtoxilin-eosin. Blood flow in the aneurysm was measured using digital subtraction angiography. The parent artery was stretched in multilink stent (GFX) cases, and was most markedly stretched by use of the tube stent (Multilink). Stent placement with any type of stent decreased intra-aneurysmal blood flow.