title: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair: a local single institution experience.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the short- to mid-term results of the endovascular repair of thoracic aortic disease and to present an overview of our experience with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in our institution.
  
  
  METHODS
  A retrospective review of all patients who were treated and underwent TEVAR in our institution between August 2004 and November 2009 was conducted.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Technical success was achieved in 100% of the patients and the 30-day mortality rate was 0%. Perioperative endoleak was visualised at the end of the procedure in 4 patients. Secondary endoleak was observed in 2 patients. Mean hospital length of stay post-TEVAR was 15.4 days. Postoperative major complications were observed in 4 patients. The 30-day mortality rate was 0%, with 2 mortalities (11.1%) during the followup period.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study adds to the growing body of literature that support TEVAR as an effective procedure in the management of thoracic aortic diseases and reflects its feasibility in our population. Further technical advancement in stent grafts, careful selection of patients and standardised peri-procedural care would contribute to further improvements in clinical outcomes.
authors: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore. weethong@gmail.com
authors: Wee Thong
authors: WT
authors: Neo
authors: Uei
authors: U
authors: Pua
authors: Daniel Es
authors: DE
authors: Wong
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult