TAA7. Coverage of Left Subclavian Artery in Blunt Traumatic Aortic Injury Repair Is Rarely Indicated

Endovascular repair is the standard treatment of blunt traumatic aortic injury (BTAI). Occlusion of the left subclavian artery (LSA) is sometimes encountered for an adequate landing zone. We propose that coverage of the LSA is not necessary for BTAI with an inadequate landing zone.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research