<b>Aortoiliac Kissing Stents:</b>Long-term Results and Analysis of Risk Factors Affecting Patency

Abstract

Implantation of kissing stents is a safe and effective alternative in the treatment of aortoiliac obstructions. However, overall primary and assisted primary patency rates are inferior to those reported for surgery. Long-term patency comparable to surgery may be obtained in patients >50 years and in those without an iliac occlusion, particularly if a favorable stent configuration is achieved.