How to TEVAR swine for scientific research: Technical, anatomic, and device considerations to translate human TEVAR techniques into the large animal laboratory.
David P StonkoRebecca N TreffallsJoseph EdwardsHossam AbdouEric LangDaniel C StonkoPierce CullenCaitlin W HicksJonathan J MorrisonPublished in: Vascular (2023)
This article describes a collection of related techniques and tips to translate human TEVAR imaging, sizing/selection, deployment, and anatomy to swine research. Using this framework alone, an experienced human vascular or endovascular surgeon may develop a complete aortic stenting animal model with strategies for scientific data acquisition.