A modified Candy Plug approach provides a safe endovascular option for treating retrograde false lumen perfusion in chronic aortic dissection, promoting thrombosis and preventing expansion.
Observational
Does a modified Candy Plug approach improve false lumen thrombosis and prevent expansion in patients with chronic aortic dissection?
A modified Candy Plug approach provides a feasible, off-the-shelf endovascular solution for false lumen embolization to prevent aortic rupture in chronic aortic dissection.
This approach showed promising outcomes and effectively addresses one of the shortcomings of TEVAR. It offers a promising solution for FL and dissection expansion.Clinical ImpactThis modified CP approach provides a safe, straightforward endovascular option for treating retrograde FL perfusion in patients with chronic AD. Notably, this approach is easy to assemble, requires no customized devices, and feasible in urgent settings. Successful FL embolization using this approach promotes thrombosis and prevents further expansion of the FL, thereby reducing the risk of aortic rupture. This approach serves as an important adjunct to TEVAR.
Peng et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Chronic Aortic Dissection. Modified Candy Plug for False Lumen Embolization was evaluated. A modified Candy Plug approach provides a safe endovascular option for treating retrograde false lumen perfusion in chronic aortic dissection, promoting thrombosis and preventing expansion.