Thoracic aortic frontier: review of current applications and directions of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)

Can J Cardiol. 2014 Jan;30(1):52-63. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2013.10.013. Epub 2013 Oct 24.

Abstract

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair, a minimally invasive technique is replacing the maximally invasive gold standard of thoracotomy and replacement of the descending thoracic aorta. With experience, indications have expanded to encroach on the arch and even ascending aorta. This review highlights the current state of technology, discusses controversies, and takes the perspective of a forward-thinking review to describe novel, innovative techniques that might make the entire thoracic aorta amenable to minimally invasive repair.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Thoracotomy / methods