When treating the jugular vein for CCSVI, some patients require a stent to be inserted. Although not directly related to the jugular vein, this review study notes the need for dedicated stents in venous disease.


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Rick De Graaf presented the results of the first comparative study of four dedicated stents for the venous system at the VEITHsymposium. De Graaf spoke to Vascular News about the study, his views on current devices, and the characteristics of the ideal venous stent.