The endograft pipeline.
Thoracic endograft technology was initially designed and used clinically for descending thoracic aortic aneurysms. These devices have now been applied to more varied and complex thoracic aortic pathologic processes. Newer devices are being developed with the aim of improved suitability for these new challenges. This article provides a review of thoracic endografts likely to be available for use in the near future.
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Michael D
MD
Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. mdd2n@virginia.edu
D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000628:therapy*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000639:trends*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011474:Prosthesis Design