RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Optimal surveillance and treatment
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 557
OP 568
DO 10.3949/ccjm.87a.19140-1
VO 87
IS 9
A1 Wang, Tom Kai Ming
A1 Desai, Milind Y.
YR 2020
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/87/9/557.abstract
AB Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is less common than in the abdominal aorta, but it is clinically important because of the risk of rupture and death. Cases are often found incidentally. Indications for surgical or endovascular repair are based on aneurysm location and risk factors for rupture such as aneurysm size, rate of growth, and associated conditions, while medical management is also important. Surveillance with various imaging tests is critical before and after intervention to guide treatment.