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Transthoracic Endovascular Repair: Alternative Treatment for Type B Aortic Dissection

AK Gikonyo , N Simiyu , AK Gikonyo , C Sempele , S Panchal , I Adembesa , P Ponoth ,

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Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery 5(4):p 183-186, Oct-Dec 2019. | DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jcms.2454.7123.5419.4

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N Simiyu, AK Gikonyo, C Sempele, et al. Transthoracic Endovascular Repair: Alternative Treatment for Type B Aortic Dissection. J Cardiovasc Med Surg. 2019;5(4):183–186.

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Background: Type B aortic dissections have historically been treated with best medical therapy. Surgical repair is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In East Africa there are a limited number of surgeons who are able to successfully operate on Type B aortic dissections. Method: We present four cases that were managed by Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR). The outcomes were acceptable with no mortalities and in-hospital stay of less than one week. Conclusion: TEVAR is now considered the standard of treatment for type B aortic dissections and should be considered in patients with suitable anatomy.

 

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N Simiyu, AK Gikonyo, C Sempele, et al. Transthoracic Endovascular Repair: Alternative Treatment for Type B Aortic Dissection. J Cardiovasc Med Surg. 2019;5(4):183–186.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jcms.2454.7123.5419.4

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Aortic Dissection; Thoracic endovascular aortic repair; TEVAR; Hypertension.

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