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Physician Modified Endograft for Ruptured Dissecting Aortic Arch Aneurysm
Antonio Solano1, Melissa R Keller1, Jesus Porras Colon1
1Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
|August 20, 2024
Summary
Physician-modified endografts offer a feasible endovascular solution for ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) in patients unfit for open surgery. This innovative approach provides a life-saving alternative in emergent situations.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiovascular Research
- Medical Device Innovation
Background:
- Endovascular repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) shows success in elective cases.
- Ruptured TAA often requires open repair due to complexity and device limitations.
- Long-term data for endovascular arch repair is limited.

