Is endovascular repair now the first line treatment for traumatic transection of the thoracic aorta?

McCarthy, M J

Is endovascular repair now the first line treatment for traumatic transection of the thoracic aorta? [electronic resource] - European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery Aug 2008 - 158-159 p. digital

Publication Type: Comment; Journal Article

1532-2165

10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.04.003 doi


Aneurysm, False--mortality
Aorta, Thoracic--injuries
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic--mortality
Aortic Rupture--mortality
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation--adverse effects
Humans
Patient Selection
Severity of Illness Index
Stents
Treatment Outcome