| The use of stent grafts for the treatment of aneurysms and dissections of the thoracic aorta: a single centre experience. | |
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PMID: 14603416 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To review the results of stent graft treatment for diseases of the thoracic aorta. DESIGN: A retrospective study of the results of thoracic stent graft procedures in a single centre. METHODS: The results of 30 procedures performed in 24 patients were analysed. Eleven patients had aneurysmal dilatation of the descending thoracic aorta (>5.5 cm), nine patients had complicated type B dissection, three had penetrating ulcers and one had a traumatic pseudoaneurysm. Imaging follow-up consisted of CT scans performed at one, three, six and 12 months following the procedure and annually thereafter. RESULTS: One technical failure occurred due to a ruptured external iliac artery. There were no other immediate failures. The primary technical success rate was 83%. The 30-day procedural and patient mortality rates were 7 and 8%, respectively. No neurological complications occurred. Seven patients had the subclavian artery covered without complications. Secondary intervention was required in 21%. During the follow-up period (mean 11 months, range 1-48 months.) there were five deaths, two of which were related to stent graft infection. CONCLUSION: Thoracic stent grafts offer a realistic alternative to surgery. |
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P Matravers; R Morgan; A Belli |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery Volume: 26 ISSN: 1078-5884 ISO Abbreviation: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Publication Date: 2003 Dec |
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Created Date: 2003-11-06 Completed Date: 2004-02-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9512728 Medline TA: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 587-95 Citation Subset: IM |
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St Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, UK. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Aneurysm, Dissecting / radiography, surgery* Aneurysm, False / radiography, surgery Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / radiography, surgery* Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Middle Aged Retrospective Studies Stents* Treatment Outcome Ulcer / radiography, surgery |
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