Endovascular Repair in Patients with Marfan Syndrome: Concerns Amid Controversy

Endovascular aortic repair is widely used to treat patients with degenerative aneurysms or aortic dissection within the distal aorta. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is generally associated with fewer short-term complications than open surgical repair, which is particularly important for older patients with significant comorbid conditions. However, for patients with Marfan syndrome, a heritable thoracic aortic disease associated with aortic dilatation, dissection, and rupture, the utility of endovascular aortic repair remains questionable.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: General Review Source Type: research