It is now more than 20 years since the first report of stent graft insertion in the human arterial system was published. The first “homemade” devices proved that the technique was possible but could not show any durability. Using these devices, it was possible to get a good seal but not a good anchorage. Not even the first generation of commercially available stent grafts proved to be durable. First after gaining knowledge about the forces acting on the stent graft, it was realized that attachment was important for the durability and the hooks and barbs or a longitudinal stability are needed to minimise the risk for distal migration. Not much of a difference in the overall performance is noticed between the ePTFE graft or the polyester graft or when comparing stainless steel stents with those made out of nitinol. The systems are made much more flexible and hydrophilic leading to a better performance and a greater chance of percutaneous approach. The optimal stent graft is not out on the market yet, but hopefully will come with further development.
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