Background Patients with connective tissue diseases are at high lifetime risk of developing
thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) due to defects in extracellular matrix composition which …

Objectives: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) remains controversial in patients
with connective tissue disorders given the concern for durability. We report on the largest …

Objective: To review the currently available literature to define the role of thoracic
endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in patients with connective tissue disorders (CTD) …

Objective Aneurysmal degeneration of the entire aorta is common in patients with
connective tissue disorders (CTDs). Potential treatment options of these aneurysms include …

Background Patients with genetic or heritable aortic conditions and thoracic aortic aneurysm
syndrome often develop cardiovascular abnormalities originating at the aortic root and …

Objectives Open surgical repair (OSR) of descending and thoracoabdominal aortic
aneurysms carries risks of mortality and major complications. Patients with connective tissue …

Understanding the natural history of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) is essential to patient
care and surgical decision making. In this evidence summary we discuss some of the most …

Objective Aortic reconstruction for complex thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) can
be challenging, especially in patients with connective tissue disorders (CTDs) in whom …

Thoracic aortic diseases (TAD) are relatively frequent conditions associated with high
mortality. Recently, several reports have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of …

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to identify risk factors for late mortality after thoracic
endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). METHODS: A retrospective analysis of consecutive …