This study aims to evaluate the midterm outcomes of patients with advanced aortoiliac artery narrowing (TASC C-D lesions) who were treated with covered iliac stent-grafts instead of open surgery. These patients were either too high-risk for surgery or refused it. Medical records from the past five years at a single cardiovascular surgery center in Turkey were reviewed retrospectively. The research focuses on the success rate of the procedure, complications, vessel patency, and the need for additional treatments. The results may help guide treatment decisions in similar high-risk patients who are not candidates for open vascular surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with TASC C-D iliac artery lesions
. Procedures done within last 5 years in the same clinic
. Aged between 18-85 years
. Not eligible for open surgery or refused it
Exclusion criteria
. TASC A-B lesions
. Age \<18 or \>85
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Technical and Clinical Success of Covered Iliac Stent-Graft