The thoracic endograft: a minimally invasive treatment option for aortic diseases.
J La State Med Soc
; 159(5): 253-6, 258-60, 2007.
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| ID: mdl-18220093
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Thoracic endografts provide a less invasive surgical option for treatment of descending aortic pathology. We present our early thoracic endograft experience with endovascular management of aneurysms, penetrating aortic ulcers, and traumatic injuries.METHODS:
Fifteen consecutive patients scheduled for endograft placement at a single institution were evaluated on an intent-to-treat basis. Retrospective record review was used to determine patient demographics, surgical indications, operative, and follow-up care.RESULTS:
Fourteen of 15 patients (93.3%) had successful endograft implantation. Thirty-day survival was 100%, with a 0% rate of spinal cord ischemia. Morbidity included access complications in two patients (13.3%) and a myocardial infarction in one patient (6.7%).CONCLUSIONS:
Descending thoracic aortic pathology can be treated with low morbidity and mortality using endografts, even in high-risk patients. Continued post-placement surveillance is necessary.
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Assunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Doenças da Aorta
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Angioplastia
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Implante de Prótese Vascular
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
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Article