Is a flow diverter a stent?

Flow-diverter devices (FDDs) are new-generation stents placed in the parent artery at the level of the aneurysm neck to disrupt the intra-aneurysmal flow thus favoring intra-aneurysmal thrombosis.

How does a pipeline stent work?

The Pipeline™ Device restores original, natural blood circulation while providing permanent long-term occlusion. During the procedure, the Pipeline™ Device is implanted across the aneurysm neck, thereby slowing the flow of blood into the aneurysm, allowing for the diseased vessel to heal.

What is a pipeline stent?

The Pipeline Embolization Procedure: A New Approach Approved by the FDA in 2011, the PED is a wire mesh stent that is placed inside the artery at the aneurysm site in an endovascular procedure similar to coiling.

What is pipeline treatment for aneurysm?

In this minimally invasive procedure, a wire mesh sheath called a pipeline embolization device, or PED, is inserted into the artery next to the aneurysm. This blocks the flow of blood to the aneurysm so that within a period of six weeks to six months, it shrinks and disappears.

What is a silk stent?

Background. The SILK intracranial stent is a Conformité Européenne mark-approved endovascular device.

What is aortic stent?

An aortic stent is a tiny tube-like structure that is inserted into the aorta to prop it open. There are a few types of aortic stents that physicians use today. These are often made from metal, and some are covered with fabric. Some aortic stents also release medications to help keep the artery open.

What is a stent aneurysm?

When repairing an aortic aneurysm, such as an abdominal aortic aneurysm, this type of aortic stent is often referred to as a stent graft. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is one of the most common types of aneurysms that will occur in the aorta. This occurs when a portion of the aorta located in the abdomen bulges out.