Aggressive progression of penetrating atheromatous ulcer of the descending thoracic aorta.
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The treatment of acute aortic pathologies continues to evolve with enhanced imaging capabilities. This case report highlights the rapid progression of penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer to pseudoaneurysm development and subsequent treatment with thoracic endovascular stent graft.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The heart surgery forum
دوره 15 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012