As technology trends toward less invasive methods and sheath sizes become smaller, the use of a total percutaneous approach to endovascular repair of aortic pathology is becoming more common.

Of 49 patients who underwent repair of their thoracic aorta, pathology was available for 25, of whom 52% had evidence of cystic medial degeneration. Mortality rates did not deviate from those of ...

When the intima becomes compromised, a tear can occur leading to dissection, however it is well known that pathology of the aortic media is involved as well and is a prerequisite in most non ...