Journal of vascular surgery
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This study was conducted to provide insight into the safety, applicability, and outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with the chimney graft technique. ⋯ TEVAR with the chimney technique is a viable treatment option and may expand treatment strategies for patients with challenging thoracic aortic pathology and anatomy in the emergent and elective setting. Patency of the thoracic chimney stents appears to be good during short-term follow-up. Other complications, such as endoleak and stroke, deserve attention by future research to further improve treatment strategies and the prognosis of these patients.