Stent versus Open Surgery for Acute and Chronic Traumatic Injury of the Thoracic Aorta: A Single-Center Experience

Abstract

According to our midterm results, minimally invasive endovascular repair for patients with acute traumatic ruptures and chronic posttraumatic aneurysms is an equally effective treatment option compared with open surgery, with advantages regarding perioperative neurologic complications and duration of hospital stay under elective circumstances.