Smoking history increases the risk of long-term mortality after thoracic endovascular aortic repair in patients with an uncomplicated type B dissection
Abstract. Background:. The preferred treatment for uncomplicated type B dissection (thoracic endovascular aortic repair [TEVAR] or medical) is still under debate. Since 2001, our center has performed TEVAR for uncomplicated type B dissection. Based on our data, 5- and 10-year survival rates among pa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2020-02-01
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Series: | Chinese Medical Journal |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000000640 |