Stent-graft placement procedures for descending thoracic aortic aneurysms. From: AORN Journal | Date: September 1, 1997| Author: Liston, Sheilagh M. | COPYRIGHT 1997 Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Descending thoracic aortic aneurysms most often are caused by arteriosclerosis and appear most frequently in elderly males. These patients often are asymptomatic, but they may experience symptoms related to compression of adjacent thoracic structures, or they may present for treatment when their aneurysms rupture. Open surgical resections and repairs of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms are associated with bleeding, paraplegia, strokes, renal insufficiency, and the need for prolonged venti...

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