Stent and method for treatment of aortic occlusive disease

摘要

A method of treating arterial disease at the intersection of two arteries using both a graft and stent. The graft is placed at the intersection of two arteries by the use of a balloon catheter. A device is used to make an opening in the graft at a point corresponding to the intersection of the two arteries. A stent is inserted into the graft and through the graft opening; the stent having an attachment mechanism to attach one end of the stent to the opening in the graft whereby the flow of blood at the intersection of the arteries is ensured.