Meta-analysis of Left Subclavian Artery Coverage With and Without Revascularization in Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair

Conclusion: LSA revascularization was not found to significantly reduce neurologic complications or mortality in patients undergoing TEVAR with coverage of the LSA origin. Randomized clinical trials are required to elucidate the role of routine or selective LSA revascularization in these cases.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - July 12, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Hajibandeh, S., Hajibandeh, S., Antoniou, S. A., Torella, F., Antoniou, G. A. Tags: Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aortic Interventions Source Type: research