Stroke From Thoracic Endovascular Procedures (STEP) Collaboration

Endovascular treatment options for thoracic aortic pathologies are increasing with the availability of new technologies and techniques. Although open surgery has traditionally been the primary treatment strategy for the ascending aorta and aortic arch, endovascular therapy, including fenestrated and branched stent grafts, has become an alternative treatment option. This applies, in particular, to patients not suitable for open surgery, a number expected to increase with the ageing population.1 During thoracic endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (TEVAR) stroke occurs in up to 20% for complex procedures.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - March 10, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Fiona Rohlffs, Stephan Haulon, Tilo K ölbel, Roger Greenhalgh, the STEP Collaborators Tags: Editorial Source Type: research