| Literature DB >> 12829095 |
Lucian Stoica1, Sidney Chocron, Pierre Emmanuel Falcoz, Joseph Philippe Etievent.
Abstract
We report three cases of contained rupture of the descending thoracic aorta managed by endovascular stent grafting and discuss the possibility of managing this life-threatening complication in emergency, by endoluminal devices. Further experience is needed to specify the indications for aortic stenting in descendant thoracic aortic ruptures.Mesh:
Year: 2003 PMID: 12829095 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(03)00112-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg ISSN: 1010-7940 Impact factor: 4.191