TY - JOUR
T1 - Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
T2 - Literature Review With Emphasis on the Role of Multidetector Computed Tomography
AU - Johnson, Pamela T.
AU - Black, James H.
AU - Zimmerman, Stefan L.
AU - Fishman, Elliot K.
PY - 2012/6/1
Y1 - 2012/6/1
N2 - Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has evolved as an alternative to open repair for a range of aortic pathology. The earliest endovascular repairs were limited to descending thoracic aortic pathology, but growing experience has resulted in the use of stents in the ascending aorta and aortic arch. This review presents the current literature pertaining to thoracic endoluminal stent repair, with emphasis on the role of intravenous contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography, the primary cross-sectional imaging modality used in these patients. Radiologists play an integral role in patient selection, procedural planning, and postprocedural follow-up.
AB - Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has evolved as an alternative to open repair for a range of aortic pathology. The earliest endovascular repairs were limited to descending thoracic aortic pathology, but growing experience has resulted in the use of stents in the ascending aorta and aortic arch. This review presents the current literature pertaining to thoracic endoluminal stent repair, with emphasis on the role of intravenous contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography, the primary cross-sectional imaging modality used in these patients. Radiologists play an integral role in patient selection, procedural planning, and postprocedural follow-up.
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U2 - 10.1053/j.sult.2012.01.004
DO - 10.1053/j.sult.2012.01.004
M3 - Article
C2 - 22624969
AN - SCOPUS:84861370276
SN - 0887-2171
VL - 33
SP - 247
EP - 264
JO - Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
JF - Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI
IS - 3
ER -