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Standard of Practice for the Endovascular Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Type B Dissections

Authors: Fabrizio Fanelli, Michael D. Dake

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 5/2009

Abstract

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) represents a minimally invasive technique alternative to conventional open surgical reconstruction for the treatment of thoracic aortic pathologies. Rapid advances in endovascular technology and procedural breakthroughs have contributed to a dramatic transformation of the entire field of thoracic aortic surgery. TEVAR procedures can be challenging and, at times, extraordinarily difficult. They require seasoned endovascular experience and refined skills. Of all endovascular procedures, meticulous assessment of anatomy and preoperative procedure planning are absolutely paramount to produce optimal outcomes. These guidelines are intended for use in quality-improvement programs that assess the standard of care expected from all physicians who perform TEVAR procedures.

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Title: Standard of Practice for the Endovascular Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Type B Dissections
Authors: Fabrizio Fanelli
Michael D. Dake
Publication date: 01-09-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-009-9668-6

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