Finite Element Simulation of the Deployment of Abdominal Aortic Stent Grafts: Validation and Application

Stent grafts are endovascular devices, used for minimally invasive treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms. Although the outcome of the procedure is often successful, it is still associated with some longer term problems — especially for complex cases with geometrically challenging aneurysm geometries. An increasing number of devices, with widely varying design features, have entered the market, creating a need to investigate and compare the available treatment options.