European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Nov 2008
Aortic morphology following endovascular repair of acute and chronic type B aortic dissection: implications for management.
The study aimed to define early clinical outcomes, and medium term morphological changes, following endovascular treatment of acute (AAD) and chronic (CAD) Type B aortic dissections. ⋯ The data support the use of endovascular repair of the thoracic aorta in Type B aortic dissection. 30-d outcomes are acceptable. Patients with AAD demonstrate significant aortic remodelling whereas patients with CAD do not. This has significant implications for practice as patients with CAD must rely on maintenance of false lumen thrombosis to preserve the integrity of the endovascular repair.
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Nov 2008
Comment Letter Meta AnalysisComment on "Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm reduces overall mortality in men".