Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2014; 20(45): 17179-17184
Published online Dec 7, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i45.17179
Table 2 Anatomical features of isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection and choice of stents in nine patients
PatientsProximal arterial diameter (mm)Length of dissection (mm)Number of branches involvedStent sizeStent type
152316 × 18Balloon-expandable (Palmaz Blue)
7 × 30self-expanding (Precise)
45.63026 × 40Self-expanding (Precise)
861507 × 30Self-expanding (Precise)
1073527 × 18Balloon-expandable (Palmaz Blue)
8 × 40self-expanding (Precise)
8 × 40Self-expanding (Precise)
135.51006 × 18Balloon-expandable (Palmaz Blue)
145.41816 × 30self-expanding (Precise)
156.42817 × 15Balloon-expandable (Palmaz Blue)
8 × 30self-expanding (Precise)
1771917 × 30Self-expanding (Precise)
185.82216 × 30Self-expanding (Precise)