of Outcome after Endovascular Repair for Chronic Type B Dissection

Thoracic Aorta


Predictors of Outcome after Endovascular Repair for Chronic Type B Dissection


Mani K, Clough RE, Lyons OTA, et al (Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK) Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 43:386–391, 2012§



B.W. Starnes, MD



Evidence Ranking


• B



Expert Rating


• 1



Abstract



Objectives


To assess the durability of endovascular repair (TEVAR) in chronic type B dissection (CD) and identify factors predictive of outcome.



Design


Retrospective analysis of a prospective database.



Materials


Patients undergoing TEVAR for CD at a tertiary referral centre 2000–2010.



Methods


Analysis of pre-operative characteristics, operative outcome, false lumen thrombosis, aortic diameter and survival.

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