Recommendation ID
IPG390/1
Question
NICE encourages research into endovascular stentgrafting of popliteal aneurysms and may review this procedure on publication of further evidence.
Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)
Current evidence on endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms is limited in quantity but shows no major safety concerns. Evidence on efficacy is inadequate because it is limited to the short-term. Therefore this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent and audit or research.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms
Number
IPG390
Date issued
April 2011

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No