Outcomes analysis of stent-graft repair for thoracic aorta emergencies.

CONCLUSIONS: Hemorrhagic shock remains highly lethal for endovascular repair. Hybrid procedures in zones 0 or 4 should be avoided to improve short and mid-term outcomes. TAA groups require close surveillance to detect late events.
PMID: 28920634 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - September 20, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Boufi M, Vernet F, Dona B, Hartung O, Loundou AD, Haccoun M, Leone M, Alimi YS Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research