Application of endovascular stent placement as a remedy for spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection

Objectives To present our experience regarding endovascular stent placement for the treatment of spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection (SISMAD) and to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the endovascular therapy. Methods The clinical data from six patients with SISMAD who underwent endovascular stent placement in two institutions from March 2010 to May 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. Four patients were implanted a...