Thoracic Aortic Emergencies: Presenting Pathologies and Treatment Strategies

Thoracic aortic emergencies reflect a wide range of etiologies, pathologic processes, and clinical presentations. Accurate identification with an appropriate treatment algorithm is best accomplished in a multidisciplinary setting with interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiothoracic surgeons. While knowledge of thoracic stent graft equipment and technique is essential in the treatment of thoracic aortic emergencies, many...