Laser Fenestration in TEVAR – Perspectives and Future Directions
Endovascular aortic repair has been increasingly utilized to treat a multitude of thoracic aortic pathologies. When placement of a thoracic endograft necessitates coverage of one or more of the great vessels, in situ laser fenestration is a safe and effective option for supra-aortic trunk revascularization. Certain anatomic factors may render laser fenestration more technically challenging, particularly depending on aortic arch type and branch vessel characteristics. Short-term and mid-term outcomes have shown promising results for mortality, stroke, and complication rates.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Hilary McKinley, Hosam El Sayed, Jean Panneton Source Type: research
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