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1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Isesaki Municipal Hospital, Isesaki, Gunma, Japan.
Abstract:
Thoracic endovascular aortic repair has revolutionized the treatment of thoracic aortic diseases. It is now indicated not only for descending aortic aneurysms but also for acute and chronic type B dissections and blunt thoracic aortic injuries. In addition, the scope of treatment is expanding. The thoracic aortic stent graft has been on the market in Japan for 15 years with good results, and the number of operations continues to increase. However, although stent grafts are highly recommended in Japanese and international guidelines for many aortic diseases, re-intervention increases over time in all disease groups. Careful follow-up is important because of morphologic changes and new complications after treatment. (This is a translation of Jpn J Vasc Surg 2024; 33: 73-77.).
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