Introduction of Stent Grafts in the Management of Patients with a Abdominal or Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Why, Perspectives, Results

Abstract.

In May 2001 we worked out a system in order to reimburse stentgrafts through the compulsory insurance. An agreement was signed between the different bodies of the NISDI (INAMI/RIZIV) and the association of radiologists and vascular surgeons, specifying the conditions of reimbursement.

In this article, I will explain the medical indications as well as the conditions that have to be met by the implanting surgeons.

After two years, a first evaluation was made. The figures show some remarkable evolutions. The author therefore has some considerations concerning the procedure.

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P. Galloo

Dr. P. Galloo Chief medical officer Alliance of Socialist Sickness Funds Sint Jansstraat 32 1000 Brussels