Abstract: An endoluminal stent graft includes segments of a healing promoter to promote the “healing in” of the distal and/or proximal neck(s) of the endoluminal stent graft in a vessel, thus reducing the risk of migration and the occurrence of endoleaks that can formed at the side of the neck(s) and the consequent feeding of the aneurysm sac. In some applications, the segments of the healing promoter are located within a proximal anchor region located near the proximal neck opening of the endoluminal stent graft and, optionally, within one or more distal anchor regions located near one or more distal neck openings of the endoluminal stent graft. In other applications, the segments of the healing promoter are located within the proximal anchor region, but not the distal anchor region.

Abstract: An endoluminal stent graft includes a healing-promoting material to enhance the “healing” of the proximal and/or distal neck(s) of the endoluminal stent graft and the vessel wall; the risk of migration and the occurrence of Type 1 endoleaks is reduced. The healing-promoting material is located within a proximal anchor region located near the proximal neck opening of the endoluminal stent graft and optionally within one or more distal anchor regions located near one or more distal neck openings of the endoluminal stent graft.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and apparatus for minimizing the risks inherent in endovascular grafting for aneurysm repair. The invention includes tracking a delivery means into an aneurismal site and deploying a stent graft in the aneurysmal site along side the delivery means. Next, adipocytes derived from adipose tissue are delivered to the aneurysmal site.

Abstract: A method and device for the treatment of an aneurysm are provided. Different therapeutic agents are delivered to the aneurysmal site by a delivery vehicle in a localized, time-release regimen, to treat and reduce the severity of the aneurysm. The delivery vehicle is provided in conjunction with the placement of an excluding device, such as a stent graft.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods and apparatus for minimizing the risks inherent in endovascular grafting for aneurysm repair. The invention includes tracking a delivery means into an aneurismal site and deploying a stent graft in the aneurysmal site along side the delivery means. Next, adipocytes derived from adipose tissue are delivered to the aneurysmal site.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an intervention device for the surgical repair of aneurysm includes therewith a therapeutic delivery vehicle. The therapeutic delivery vehicle provides a time release of therapeutic agents, such as doxycycline, to the aneurysm site to reduce the presence of elastin attacking proteins in that location. Time release is affected by encasing the therapeutic agent in a time delivery vehicle. The time delivery vehicle may be diffusion based, or may introduce the therapeutic by both physical breakdown and diffusion mechanisms. The time delivery vehicle is further encapsulated in a porous membrane, such that materials in the pouch above a selected size remain within the porous membrane as the therapeutic agent is dispensed from the time delivery vehicle, but the therapeutic agent can pass through the pores to reach the aneurysmal site.