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Neurological complications of thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Seminars in cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia Ullery, B. W., Wang, G. J., Low, D., Cheung, A. T. 2011; 15 (4): 123-140

Abstract

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has decreased the morbidity and mortality associated with open surgical repair of descending thoracic aortic diseases, but important complications unique to the procedure remain. Spinal cord ischemia and infarction is a recognized complication caused by endovascular coverage or injury to spinal cord collateral vessels. Stroke is a consequence of thromboembolism or coverage of aortic arch branch vessels with insufficient collateral circulation. Understanding the risk factors and the pathophysiology of neurological complications of TEVAR are important for the successful anesthetic and surgical management and treatment of patients undergoing endovascular procedures involving the thoracic aorta.

View details for DOI 10.1177/1089253211424224

View details for PubMedID 22025398