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Published on: August 1, 2025
Open Treatments for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Akiko Tanaka1, Holly N Smith1, Hazim J Safi1
1McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Houston, Texas, US.
Abstract:
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) represent a unique pathology that is associated with considerable mortality if untreated. While the advent of endovascular technologies has introduced new modalities for consideration, the mainstay of TAAA treatment remains open surgical repair. However, the optimal conduct of open TAAA repair requires careful consideration of patient risk factors and a collaborative team effort to mitigate the risk of perioperative complications. In this chapter, we briefly outline the history of treating TAAA, preoperative preparation and postoperative care, and our operative techniques for treatment.
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