[Thoracic aortic interventions]

Rofo. 2012 Jan;184(1):15-23. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1281935. Epub 2011 Dec 23.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The treatment of thoracic aortic diseases has undergone a paradigm shift due to the introduction and further development of interventional techniques in recent years. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) of the descending aorta has significantly lower mortality and complication rates compared to open repair. Meanwhile this endovascular approach is the first option for the treatment of the majority of thoracic aortic diseases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / mortality
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / mortality
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Aortic Rupture / surgery*
  • Aortography / methods
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Hospital Mortality
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / mortality
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Stents
  • Survival Rate
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Contrast Media