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Five-Year Outcomes with Conformable GORE ® TAG® endoprosthesis used in traumatic aortic transections
CONCLUSIONS: Five-year outcomes verify the CTAG device is a safe, effective, and durable option for BAI patients undergoing TEVAR.PMID:34126073 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.05.054
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - June 14, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mark A Farber Kambhampaty V Krishnasastry Nimesh Desai Benjamin W Starnes Jon S Matsumura Beth C Tohill TAG 08-02 clinical trial investigators Source Type: research

Outcomes of Open v. Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
CONCLUSIONS: Open repair of descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysms can achieve acceptable short-term outcomes with better intermediate-term outcomes than endovascular repair.PMID:34048754 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.04.100
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 28, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Michael Z Tong Matthew J Eagleton Eric E Roselli Eugene H Blackstone Fei Xiang Mudathir Ibrahim Douglas R Johnston Edward G Soltesz Faisal G Bakaeen Sean P Lyden Andrew J Toth Huan Liu Lars G Svensson Source Type: research

Endovascular Repair for Acute Type B Aortic Dissection with Unfavorable Proximal Landing Zone
CONCLUSIONS: Both techniques are feasible and safe for isolated LSA revascularization during endovascular repair for ATBAD. Apart from the associated perioperative risks of complications and mortality for the fenestrated technique, both procedures contributed to favorable aortic remodeling.PMID:33819473 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.02.092
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 5, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Hai-Yang Chang Yong-Zheng Wang Bin Liu Wu-Jie Wang Yu-Liang Li Source Type: research

Transcarotid Approach for Ascending Aortic Endovascular Repair.
We report a case of penetrating aortic ulcer in zone 0 of the ascending aorta with concern for free rupture that was treated by transcarotid endovascular stent graft. The patient was noted to be a poor candidate for open repair given comorbidities, frailty and age. She had a chronic occlusion of the right external iliac artery and stenosis of the left external iliac artery. Endovascular ascending aortic stenting was deployed successfully via right common carotid access. Patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course without evidence of stroke. Transcarotid approach is an optimal alternative access for patients undergoin...
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 4, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Prasad NK, Ghoreishi M, Boyajian G, Gupta A, Hall M, Toursavadkouhi S, Taylor BS Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Five Year Outcomes from the US Pivotal Trial of Valiant Captivia Stent Graft for Blunt Aortic Injury.
CONCLUSIONS: This multicenter clinical trial describes excellent 5-year outcomes and durable exclusion of blunt thoracic aortic injury using a novel stent graft system. TEVAR with this endograft appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for patients with BTAI. PMID: 31991136 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 24, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Patel HJ, Azizzadeh A, Matsumoto AH, Velazquez OC, Rovin JD, Lombardi JV, Khoynezhad A, Dai Y, White RA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Total endovascular repair of the aortic arch: initial experience in the Netherlands.
CONCLUSIONS: Total endovascular aortic arch repair using the Relay Branch device is technically feasible and effective in excluding aortic arch pathology. The observed stroke rate in the initial experience, however, was considerable. Although appealing, this new lesser-invasive technique should be carefully introduced, and its progress thoroughly evaluated. PMID: 31593657 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - October 4, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: van der Weijde E, Heijmen RH, van Schaik PM, Hazenberg CEVB, van Herwaarden JA Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

The Impact of Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair on Long-Term Survival in Type B Aortic  Dissection.
CONCLUSIONS: The treatment of uncomplicated aTBAD with optimal medical therapy results in a high incidence of surgical intervention and poor long-term survival. At the index hospitalization, TEVAR may confer a survival advantage and serve as optimal therapy for complicated and uncomplicated aTBAD patients. PMID: 28811003 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - August 12, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lou X, Chen EP, Duwayri YM, Veeraswamy RK, Jordan WD, Zehner CA, Leshnower BG Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Aortic Remodeling After Endovascular Repair of Complicated Acute Type B Aortic  Dissection.
CONCLUSIONS: TEVAR for complicated aTBAD results in low 30-day and 1-year mortality rates, with higher reintervention rates than observed with open operations. TEVAR is effective in thrombosing and stabilizing the size of the thoracic FL. The abdominal aortic FL remains patent and must be carefully scrutinized for long-term aneurysm formation. PMID: 27993378 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - December 15, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Leshnower BG, Duwayri YM, Chen EP, Li C, Zehner CA, Binongo JN, Veeraswamy RK Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Branched Endovascular Therapy of the Distal Aortic Arch: Preliminary Results of the Feasibility Multicenter Trial of the Gore Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis.
CONCLUSIONS: Total endovascular repair of distal zone 2 arch aortic aneurysms can be achieved with a novel branched arch endograft. Future studies will evaluate the feasibility of this approach for aneurysms encompassing the brachiocephalic trunk and left carotid artery. PMID: 27262912 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - May 31, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Patel HJ, Dake MD, Bavaria JE, Singh MJ, Filinger M, Fischbein MP, Williams DM, Matsumura JS, Oderich G Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Beyond the Aortic Root: Staged Open and Endovascular Repair of Arch and Descending Aorta in Patients with Connective Tissue Disorders.
CONCLUSIONS: Most patients with CTDs who require operations beyond the aortic root have aortic dissection and require multiple reinterventions. Staged repair strategies, including open repair in combination with TEVAR, are feasible, and benefits outweigh risks. These patients require lifelong imaging surveillance. PMID: 26545624 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - November 3, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Roselli EE, Idrees JJ, Lowry AM, Masabni K, Soltesz EG, Johnston DR, Kalahasti V, Blackstone EH, Sabik JF, Lytle BW, Svensson LG Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Evolution in the Management of Aberrant Subclavian Arteries and Related Kommerell Diverticulum.
CONCLUSIONS: Aberrant subclavian arteries and associated Kommerell diverticulum can be treated with acceptable rates of mortality and morbidity. The evolution toward an endovascular approach did not appear to affect late outcomes, suggesting that the choice of treatment should be based on patient-specific anatomy and associated comorbidities. PMID: 25912743 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - April 23, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: van Bogerijen GH, Patel HJ, Eliason JL, Criado E, Williams DM, Knepper J, Yang B, Deeb GM Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Outcomes of Open Repair for Chronic Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection.
CONCLUSIONS: Open repairs of chronic descending thoracic aortic aneurysm dissections can be performed with respectable morbidity and mortality. Neurologic deficit remains low with the use of adjuncts, and early deaths are directly related to preoperative renal status. Reintervention on the involved aortic segment is low. These results allow comparisons with endovascular repair for chronic aortic dissection. PMID: 25617229 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 21, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Estrera AL, Jan A, Sandhu H, Shalhub S, Medina-Castro M, Nguyen TC, Azizzadeh A, Charlton-Ouw K, Miller CC, Safi HJ Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research

Operative Outcomes After Open Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms in the Era of Endovascular Surgery.
CONCLUSIONS: In the era of endovascular repair of DTAAs, operative death and morbidity outcomes for open repairs are observed to be low. In addition to good long-term survival rates, open repairs are durable, as evidenced by low reintervention rates. PMID: 24636705 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - March 15, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Sadek M, Abjigitova D, Pellet Y, Rachakonda A, Panagopoulos G, Plestis K Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research