METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF THORACIC AORTIC ANEURYSMS

摘要

Methods and apparatus for aiding in support and repair of a thoracic aneurysm of the aortic arch. A stent graft provides a window therein, which enables blood to flow freely into branch vessels which would otherwise be occluded by the stent graft. Additionally, the stent portions of the stent graft are configured to minimize the risk of overextension, wherein stents are provided in the window portion.