Open Treatments for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Akiko Tanaka; Holly N. Smith; Hazim J. Safi; Anthony L. Estrera

doi:10.14797/mdcvj.1178

Open Treatments for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

Volume 19 (2023): Issue 2

By: Akiko Tanaka , Holly N. Smith, Hazim J. Safi and Anthony L. Estrera

Open Access

|Mar 2023

Abstract

Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) represent a unique pathology that is associated with considerable mortality if untreated. While the advent of endovascular technologies has introduced new modalities for consideration, the mainstay of TAAA treatment remains open surgical repair. However, the optimal conduct of open TAAA repair requires careful consideration of patient risk factors and a collaborative team effort to mitigate the risk of perioperative complications. In this chapter, we briefly outline the history of treating TAAA, preoperative preparation and postoperative care, and our operative techniques for treatment.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1178 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108

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Language: English

Page range: 49 - 58

Submitted on: Oct 20, 2022

Accepted on: Nov 22, 2022

Published on: Mar 7, 2023

Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm,

TAAA,

open repair

© 2023 Akiko Tanaka, Holly N. Smith, Hazim J. Safi, Anthony L. Estrera, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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