Autologous platelet gel on a stent graft

摘要

Methods for ameliorating stent graft migration and endoleak using treatment site-specific cell growth promoting compositions in combination with stent grafts are disclosed. Also disclosed are application of cell growth promoting compositions such as, but not limited to, autologous platelet gel compositions directly to treatment sites before, during or after stent graft implantation. Additional embodiments include medical devices having autologous platelet gel coatings and/or autologous platelet gel delivery devices useful for treating aneurysms.