First-in-Human Clinical Trial of the WeFlow-JAAA Endograft System in Patients With Juxtarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.
Jiang-Ping GaoHong-Peng ZhangJiang XiongXin JiaXiao-Hui MaLi-Jun WangYong-Le XuMin-Hong ZhangWei GuoPublished in: Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists (2023)
The first-in-human clinical trial of the WeFlow-JAAA endograft system demonstrates promising safety and efficacy in treating juxtarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (JRAAAs) and partial pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (PRAAAs). This innovative off-the-shelf device offers a potential alternative to traditional endovascular aortic repair. The successful outcomes, including technical success in all patients, freedom from major adverse events, and maintenance of clinical success at 12 months, suggest a potential shift in clinical practice towards using the WeFlow-JAAA endograft system for selected patients. This study paves the way for larger-scale, multicenter, prospective studies to further validate its long-term safety and efficacy, offering clinicians a new option for managing complex abdominal aortic aneurysms.