Key result
Thoracic aortic aneurysms entail a high risk of dissection or rupture and require distinct surgical management depending on whether they involve the aortic root or the supravalvular aorta.
Population
Patients with dilation of the ascending aorta, including aortic root aneurysms and supravalvular aortic…
Design
Review
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Requires location-specific surgical strategies for thoracic aortic aneurysms; leaves open optimal intervention thresholds across etiologies.
This review details the distinct etiologies and recent surgical advances for managing aortic root and supravalvular aortic aneurysms.
Patrick Nataf (2006) conducted a review in Thoracic aortic aneurysms. Medical and surgical management was evaluated. Thoracic aortic aneurysms entail a high risk of dissection or rupture and require distinct surgical management depending on whether they involve the aortic root or the supravalvular aorta.
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