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Hematoma intraparenquimatoso como manifestación primaria de coartación aórtica asociado a válvula aortica bicúspide

Rev. méd. Maule; 39 (3), 2024
The article describes coarctation of the aorta (CoA), a congenital defect that accounts for 5 to 7% of congenital heart disease, and its association with cardiovascular complications, especially in adulthood. This disorder is usually diagnosed late and is linked to high blood pressure, aneurysms, and cer...

Endovascular Repair of Primary Thoracic Aortic Mural Thrombus Following Upper Limb Embolization

Abstract We report the case of a 41-year-old female who presented with left upper limb embolization due to primary thoracic aortic mural thrombus; this latter represented an uncommon condition with difficult diagnosis and a high rate of life-threatening complications. Upper extremities embolization is ex...

Isolated Coarctation Repair in Neonates and Infants Through Left Thoracotomy: Short-Term Outcomes

Abstract Introduction: End-to-end anastomosis and extended end-to-end anastomosis are typically used as surgical approaches to coarctation of the aorta (CoAo) with access at the subclavian artery or an interposition graft. The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of surgical and anatomical ...

Reparación endovascular de la aorta torácica, resultados a largo plazo

Rev. cir. (Impr.); 73 (4), 2021
Resumen Introducción: Las diversas patologías de la aorta torácica descendente, representan una implícita amenaza para la vida, y son potencialmente tratables mediante reparación endovascular. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados de la reparación endovascular de la aorta torácia descendente (TEVAR). M...

Exploration of Simplified Intraluminal TEVAR Technique for the Treatment of Aortic Arch Disease

Abstract Objective: The positional relationship between the three branches of the aortic arch was determined in normal people. This study provides data to support the customization of aortic arch stents and simplifies intraluminal treatment. Methods: From January 2019 to August 2019, 120 patients who m...

Hybrid Repair versus Conventional Open Repair Approaches for Aortic Arch Disease: a Comprehensive Review

Abstract Objective: To investigate whether hybrid repair has supremacy over conventional open repair in aortic arch diseases. Methods: A comprehensive search was undertaken in two major databases (PubMed and MEDLINE) to identify all studies comparing the two surgical techniques in five years, up to Dec...

Epidemiological analysis of 5,595 procedures of endovascular correction of isolated descending thoracic aortic disease over 12 years in the public health system in Brazil

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: In Brazil, descending thoracic aorta disease, including aneurysms and dissections, is managed preferentially by endovascular treatment, owing to its feasibility and good results. In this study, we analyzed endovascular treatment of isolated descending thoracic aortic disease cases in the Braz...

Endovascular correction of isolated descending thoracic aortic disease: a descriptive analysis of 1, 344 procedures over 10 years in the public health system of São Paulo

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: In Brazil, descending thoracic aorta disease (TAD), including aneurysms and dissection, are preferentially managed by endovascular treatment (TEVAR) due to the feasibility and good results of this technique. In this study, we analyzed endovascular treatment of isolated TAD (ITAD) in the publi...

Comparison between arch zones in modified frozen elephant trunk procedure for complex thoracic aortic diseases

Abstract Introduction: The aim of this study is to compare postoperative outcomes and follow-up of two different modifications facilitating surgical technique of frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure for complex thoracic aortic diseases - zone 0 (fixation with total arch debranching) and zone 3 (fixatio...

The role of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (tevar) of thoracic aortic diseases in patients with connective tissue disorders - a literature review

Abstract Objective: To review the currently available literature to define the role of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with connective tissue disorders (CTD). Methods: A comprehensive electronic database search was performed in PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, Google scholar, and OVID t...