Open AccessThoracic Aortic Emergencies: Presenting Pathologies and Treatment Strategies
Author(s) -
D. Sheeran,
Adam Zelickson,
Lippincott Williams Wilkins,
John F. Angle,
David M. Williams,
Minhaj S. Khaja
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
seminars in interventional radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.35
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1098-8963
pISSN - 0739-9529
DOI - 10.1055/s-0039-3401843
Subject(s) - medicine , cardiothoracic surgery , radiology , etiology , thoracic aorta , thoracic aortic aneurysm , aortic repair , stent , surgery , intensive care medicine , aortic aneurysm , aorta , aneurysm
Thoracic aortic emergencies reflect a wide range of etiologies, pathologic processes, and clinical presentations. Accurate identification with an appropriate treatment algorithm is best accomplished in a multidisciplinary setting with interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiothoracic surgeons. While knowledge of thoracic stent graft equipment and technique is essential in the treatment of thoracic aortic emergencies, many clinical settings may employ alternative treatment techniques. This article will review the most common thoracic aortic emergencies and treatment strategies.