Application of endograft to treat thoracic aortic pathologies: A single center experience

Coil embolization of left subclavian artery. A, Endoleak (large white arrow) on CT-scan originated from left subclavian artery (small arrow) as ultimately demonstrated by angiography. B, Coil embolization of the origin of the subclavian artery (arrow) to correct a type II endoleak.

Actuarial survival: Related 30-day mortality for TAA vs other pathologies.

Actuarial survival: Related 30-day mortality for DTB vs other pathologies.

Actuarial survival: Unrelated >30-day mortality for TAA vs other pathologies.

Actuarial survival: Unrelated >30-day mortality for DTB vs other pathologies.

Images of a female patient presented with three episodes of hemoptysis and the bronchoscopic finding of a left aorto-bronchial fistulae. Three months earlier underwent an ascending aortic repair (TAA) with an interposition graft. A, Preoperative CT-scan view of an aneurysm of the proximal 3^rd of the DTA causing an AoBF. B, CXR demonstrating a compression of the left main bronchus (white arrow). C, Preop 3-D CT reconstruction and the proximal aneurismal mass. D, Postoperative CT-scan views confirming the adequate exclusion of the aneurysm. The arrow highlights the proximity of the aneurysm to the bronchus. E, 3-D CT reconstruction 18 months after the treatment. The mass virtually resolved.