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Endovascular repair of thoracic aortic pathology.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21728735     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Endovascular repair of thoracic aortic pathology is an evolving and increasingly attractive alternative to open repair. Endograft technology and delivery systems have improved rapidly since their introduction in the 1990s, and early and mid-term results for currently available devices are promising. No individual device has proven to be superior as no comparative trials have been performed. However, each available device is unique in its characteristics to treat aortic disease: GORE(®) TAG(®) (WL Gore and Associates, AZ, USA), Zenith(®) (TX1(®) and TX2(®), Cook, IN, USA), and Talent™ (Medtronic Vascular, CA, USA). In addition to a prerequisite set of endovascular skills, a detailed knowledge of different graft designs and an understanding of aortic pathology significantly affect the efficacy of endovascular repair of thoracic aortic disease. This article focuses on the currently available devices, their characteristics and pivotal clinical trial results.
Authors:
Misaki Kiguchi; Rabih A Chaer
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Expert review of medical devices     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1745-2422     ISO Abbreviation:  Expert Rev Med Devices     Publication Date:  2011 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-07-06     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101230445     Medline TA:  Expert Rev Med Devices     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  515-25     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Vascular Surgery, The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, A-1011 PUH/200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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