Both the proximal and distal endograft components are a tubular ... although implantation of a single device may be sufficient for focal thoracic aortic lesions (see fig 8). The Zenith TX2 ...

The system comprises a cranial narrow end intended to be deployed into the brachiocephalic artery and a distal end placed ...

Thoracic aortic dissection occurs when the intima of ... then spontaneously reconnects to the aorta at the distal part of the dissection.

Awareness of the clinical significance of thoracic aortic aneurismal ... If the aneurysm extends into the arch, an 'open' distal anastomosis without an aortic cross-clamp can be accomplished ...

ANEURYSMS of the thoracic aorta may be of diverse etiology ... A large fusiform aneurysm was found, beginning just distal to the aortic valve and ending just proximal to the innominate artery.

The great majority of thoracic aortic conditions require stent graft ... rupture and life-threatening hemorrhage. The Valiant distal device contains closed web configuration in both straight ...