What is a stent graft used for?

Stent grafts are used to treat various vascular conditions without open surgery. 

Some common uses include:

- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair - Stent grafts are commonly used to reinforce an enlarged or bulging abdominal aorta to prevent rupture.

- Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair - Stent grafts can treat bulges and weaknesses in the upper aorta near the chest.

- Aortic dissection repair - In a torn aorta, stent-grafts can seal the tear and create a new path for blood flow.

- Arteriovenous fistula repair - Stent grafts can repair abnormal connections between arteries and veins. 

- Blocked blood vessels - Stent grafts allow blood to bypass blocked or narrowed arteries.- Vascular trauma 

- Stent grafts can seal punctures or lacerations in injured blood vessels.

- Endovascular repair of leaking arteries - Stent grafts can stop or prevent blood leakage from damaged arteries.

- Dialysis access - Stent grafts are used to maintain vascular access for dialysis patients.

- Treating pseudoaneurysms - Stent grafts exclude pseudoaneurysms from high-pressure blood flow.