Preoperative distal aortic diameter is a significant predictor of late aorta-related events after endovascular repair for chronic type B aortic dissection.
Yasuhisa OishiYoshiyuki YamashitaSatoshi KimuraHiromichi SonodaSho MatsuyamaTomoki UshijimaSatoshi FujitaHideki TatewakiYoshihisa TanoueAkira ShiosePublished in: General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2020)
TEVAR is an effective treatment for chronic type B dissection, with acceptable mid-term results. The preoperative distal aortic diameter is a significant risk factor for late aorta-related events. When the maximum distal aortic diameter is ≥ 40 mm, a therapeutic strategy should be developed taking into consideration the possible need for aortic re-intervention.