The aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The thoracoabdominal aorta starts after the curve of the cane and extends past the arteries that deliver blood to the stomach, ...

The aortic wall may continue to further expand or remain unchanged, but close surveillance is necessary. As the aortic wall weakens, there is a risk of the wall tearing or dissecting. Individuals with ...

Further studies are needed to determine whether prophylactic stent graft placement will improve outcomes in a selected subset of patients with uncomplicated descending aortic dissection.

C, The stent graft is deployed from the middle segment, expanding outward. D, Fully deployed thoracic device. A trilobed balloon is used to inflate the aortic stent graft while allowing continuous ...