Branched Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: How to prepare and what to expect - 12/2020

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Branched Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout describes how to prepare for a branched thoracic endovascular aortic repair (B-TEVAR) and what to expect afterward. This surgery is done to repair a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA). A TAAA is a bulge (aneurysm) in part of the aorta that goes from your chest to your belly.

Author

Surgical Specialties Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2020

Revision Date

12/2020

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General Subject

Cardiovascular Disorders

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Aorta

Surgery

Aneurysm

Languages

English

Record ID

4913