RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Mosley, Mary
T1 Contemporary Approaches for Aneurysm Repair
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 14
SP 9
OP 9
DO 10.1177/155989771314003
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/14/9.abstract
AB Aortic aneurysms are the 12th leading cause of death in Western societies—a silent but deadly disease, often with no symptoms until they rupture. This article reviews the natural history, indications, and approaches for endovascular and open aortic aneurysm repair in both the abdomen and the thorax.