False Lumen Embolization as a Rescue Technique in the Setting of Acute and Chronic Dissecting Aneurysms as Adjunct to Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
Patent false lumen after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) of dissecting aortic aneurysm is associated with a higher risk of rupture and mortality. Coil embolization of the false lumen promotes thrombosis and potentially aortic remodeling.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Stephanie Rakestraw, Kevin Nguyen, Anthony Feghali, Dawn Salvatore, Paul DiMuzio, Babak Abai Tags: Abstract from the 2019 Eastern Vascular Society Annual Meeting Source Type: research