False lumen embolization as a rescue technique in the setting of acute and chronic dissecting aneurysms as adjunct to thoracic endovascular aortic repair

Complicated type B aortic dissection (TBAD) is a life-threatening condition requiring surgical intervention. One such complication in the acute or chronic setting is aneurysmal degeneration. The dissected aortic wall is weakened, and the pressures in the false lumen are often high. In the past decad...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Rakestraw, BS, Anthony Feghali, MD, Kevin Nguyen, MD, Dawn Salvatore, MD, Paul DiMuzio, MD, Babak Abai, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468428719301686