Endovascular treatment of traumatic thoracic aortic injuries in patients with normal anatomy and anatomical variants: safety, efficacy and long-term follow-up

Key Points

• TEVAR for traumatic thoracic aortic injuries was effective, showing a minimal complication rate of three cases.
• Short and mid-long term results indicate that this endovascular approach supports patient recovery and safety.
• Utilizing MRI may mitigate issues related to contrast-induced kidney damage, which is a common challenge in follow-ups.
• Implications suggest the need for alternative imaging methods to enhance patient adherence to follow-up care.