Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists
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Review Meta Analysis
Endograft collapse after thoracic endovascular aortic repair.
To provide insight into the causes, timing, and optimal management of endograft collapse after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). ⋯ Endograft collapse typically occurs shortly after TEVAR, most frequently after endovascular repair of traumatic aortic injury. A high level of suspicion for endograft collapse in the first month after TEVAR, as well as further improvement of current endovascular devices, may be required to improve the long-term outcomes of patients after TEVAR.
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To describe the use of a hybrid frozen elephant trunk technique to treat a patient suffering from a multisegmentally diseased, dextropositioned aortic arch and right descending aorta. ⋯ This case demonstrates the feasibility of treating complex pathologies of the thoracic aorta even in cases of aberrant anatomy. A conventional 2-stage approach for treatment of the complex pathology could have been complicated due to difficulties with exposure.
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To report a patient with a ruptured diverticulum of Kommerell and to discuss treatment options and complications. ⋯ A hybrid approach may be of value in cases of ruptured diverticulum of Kommerell. However, despite the anticipated reduction in perioperative mortality, this technique still yields a considerable risk of postoperative complications and mortality.