Title: Endovascular stent – grafts for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms
Source: NICE
The Skinny: Endovascular stent-grafts are recommended as a possible treatment for people with abdominal aortic aneurysms if:
- the aneurysm is below their kidney and has not burst,
- surgery is appropriate, and
- the person and their specialist have discussed the risks and benefits of this and other procedures and decided that endovascular stent–grafts are appropriate.
Aneurysm repair using endovascular stent–grafts should only be carried out in specialist centres by staff experienced in treating people with abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Endovascular stent–grafts are not recommended for people whose abdominal aortic aneurysm has burst unless they are taking part in research with the data collected in national databases to help improve patient care.
Documents For healthcare professionals:
- TA167 Abdominal aortic aneurysm – endovascular stent-grafts: guidance (43p, 278.21 Kb)
- TA167 Abdominal aortic aneurysm – endovascular stent-grafts: guidance (MS Word format)(43p, 645.5 Kb)
- TA167 Abdominal aortic aneurysm – endovascular stent-grafts: quick reference guide (2p, 66.73 Kb)
Documents For patients, carers and the public:
- TA167 Abdominal aortic aneurysm – endovascular stent-grafts: understanding NICE guidance(4p, 48.18 Kb)
- TA167 Abdominal aortic aneurysm – endovascular stent-grafts: understanding NICE guidance (MS Word format (4p, 507 Kb)
Implementing the Guidance:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm – endovascular stent-grafts: audit support (MS Word format) (8p, 223 Kb)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm – endovascular stent-grafts: costing statement (3p, 32.86 Kb)
Date of publication: January 2009
Publication type: Technology Appraisal
Acknowledgement: http://www.nice.org.uk
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