Left Subclavian Artery Management in Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissections

Abstract

Intentional occlusion of the LSA in stent-graft repair of thoracic aortic diseases seems to be a safe procedure. Close follow-up is needed due to arising subclavian steal syndrome, arm ischemia, or persistent perfusion of the false channel via LSA in aortic dissections after patients' discharge, requiring surgical intervention.