The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2013
Multicenter StudyMidterm results after endovascular treatment of acute, complicated type B aortic dissection: the Talent Thoracic Registry.
To assess the efficacy and midterm results of endovascular treatment of acute complicated type B dissection. ⋯ Endovascular stent graft placement in acute complicated type B aortic dissection proves to be a promising alternative therapeutic treatment modality in this relatively difficult patient cohort. Refinements, especially in stent design and application, could further improve the prognosis of patients in this life-threatening situation.