Why the study?
Does endovascular aortic repair improve outcomes compared to traditional open surgery in patients with acute aortic syndromes?
Population
Patients with acute aortic syndrome, including intramural hematoma, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer, and…
Comparison
Endovascular aortic repair vs Traditional open surgery
Design
Review
Authors
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Endovascular repair may reduce complications in thoracic aortic disease; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm outcome benefits in acute syndromes.
Does endovascular aortic repair improve outcomes compared to traditional open surgery in patients with acute aortic syndromes?
Endovascular aortic repair has emerged as a feasible, minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for acute aortic syndromes, with potentially fewer complications.
Patel et al. (2011) studied this question.
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