Endovascular stent grafting for contained rupture of the descending thoracic aorta.
We report three cases of contained rupture of the descending thoracic aorta managed by endovascular stent grafting and discuss the possibility of managing this life-threatening complication in emergency, by endoluminal devices. Further experience is needed to specify the indications for aortic stenting in descendant thoracic aortic ruptures.
Stoica
Lucian
L
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hôpital Jean Minjoz, 3 Boulevard Fleming, 25000, Besancon, France. l.stoica@voila.fr
Chocron
Sidney
S
Falcoz
Pierre Emmanuel
PE
Etievent
Joseph Philippe
JP
D000368:Aged; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001027:Aortography; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed