Compression and spontaneous re-expansion of a thoracic endograft placed for acute, traumatic injury of the proximal thoracic aorta.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.11.003.
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Abstract
The collapse or compression of a thoracic endograft represents a potentially fatal complication that normally requires endovascular or open surgical correction. We present the first report of a compressed thoracic endograft that spontaneously re-expanded without surgical or endovascular intervention. The possible mechanism for the compression and re-expansion of the endograft will be discussed. The unique behavior of this endograft offers insight into an important failure modality for thoracic endografts.
Medical subject headings
- Accidents, Traffic
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Prosthesis Failure
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating