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Semin intervent Radiol 1998; 15(1): 21-28
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1057054
Copyright © 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Stent-Graft Treatment in Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta

Noriyuki Kato, Michael D. Dake, Charles P. Semba, Mahmood K. Razavi, Stephen T. Kee, Suzanne M. Slonim* , Shaun L. Samuels*
  • Division of Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, and
  • *Division of Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology, Veterans Administration Hospital, Palo Alto, California
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21 May 2008 (online)

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Abstract

This article offers an historical perspective and overview for treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms. The classic technique, design, and delivery system are detailed. It outlines patient selection, the endovascular procedure, and interaction with the vascular surgeon. The authors describe their results as well as complications, and give an overview of this new and highly specialized treatment.

Keywords:

Aneurysm, aortic - aorta, grafts and prosthesis - aorta, interventional procedure

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