title: Invited commentary.
authors.forename: Gustavo S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Oderich
mesh_terms: D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology; D018579:Patient Selection; D012086:Reoperation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology; D015996:Survival Rate; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome