Geometrical Analysis of the BeFlared Bridging Stent-Graft in Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Discuss this preprint
Start a discussion What are Sciety discussions?Listed in
This article is not in any list yet, why not save it to one of your lists.Abstract
Objective To evaluate the geometrical configuration of the BeFlared bridging stent-graft and the early clinical outcomes in fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repair (FEVAR) for complex abdominal and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Methods This retrospective single-center study included 23 consecutive patients who underwent FEVAR using at least one BeFlared stent-graft between December 2024 and June 2025. Technical and clinical data were collected prospectively. Geometrical analysis of the stent-graft configuration was performed using postoperative computed tomography angiography (CTA) at 1 month. Results A total of 70 target vessels (TVs) were treated with BeFlared stent-grafts, achieving a 100% technical success rate. No TV-related endoleaks, instability, or reinterventions were observed at 30-day follow-up. Geometric analysis demonstrated a mean protrusion length of 5.27 ± 0.87 mm and a flare ratio of 0.96 ± .03. The mean protrusion length was 5.4 ± .12 mm for renal stent-grafts and 5.1 ± .18 mm for visceral stent-grafts (p = .155). The mean flare ratio was higher in renal stent-grafts (0.97 ± .03) compared to visceral stent-grafts (0.95 ± .03), (p = .045), though both were within optimal ranges. The mean opening flaring angle was 42.3° ± 19.1 for renal stent-grafts and 41.2° ± 19.4 for visceral stent-grafts (p = .809). Conclusion Early clinical and technical outcomes of the BeFlared stent-graft in FEVAR are promising, with satisfactory procedural performance and favorable geometric configuration. Larger, multicenter studies with longer follow-up are essential to confirm long-term durability and clinical benefit.