title: Endovascular solutions for diseases of the thoracic aorta.
abstract: Technology is proceeding at a very brisk pace. Harnessing that technology for clinical use is both a challenge and an opportunity. This combination of surgical and interventional methods has allowed for improved clinical outcomes in certain complex aortic problems. This article explores and discusses new techniques used in detection and treatment of diseases of the thoracic aorta.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D015607:Stents; D015996:Survival Rate