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Semin intervent Radiol 2000; Volume 17(Number 02): 193-200
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-9446
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Current Status of Endoluminal Grafting of the Thoracic Aorta

Flavio Castañeda, Ruizong Li, H. Bob Smouse, Paul F. Fox, Terry M. Brady, James L. Swischuk
  • From the Department of Radiology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, Illinois.
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Preliminary data on endovascular grafting of the thoracic aorta appear promising at this early stage. However, early results have not shown a significant decrease in morbidity, mortality, and cost despite the obvious less invasive nature when compared with standard surgical techniques. This is most likely related to the higher risks of the selected patients and still rudimentary devices used. Technologic device improvements and analysis of complications and failures will undoubtedly shed some light on the selection of the best candidates for this technology. In addition, longer follow-ups will place these devices where they belong as a new therapeutic modality in thoracic dissections and aneurysmatic disease.

KEYWORD

Endoluminal graft - thoracic aorta - stent graft