2011
Epidemiology and Natural History of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Stein L, Elefteriades J. Epidemiology and Natural History of Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. 2011, 25-32. DOI: 10.1007/978-88-470-1857-0_3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThoracic aortic aneurysmAortic aneurysmThoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysmChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseObstructive pulmonary diseaseSmooth muscle cellsTAAA rupturePulmonary diseaseTertiary centerAortic diameterTAAANatural historyAneurysm growthMuscle cellsOptimal timingAneurysmsPresent unique challengesRiskBetter identificationRupture increasesHypertensionSmokingPatientsDerangementUnique challenges
2008
Unilateral diaphragm paralysis: etiology, impact, and natural history.
Elefteriades J, Singh M, Tang P, Siegel MD, Kenney B, Pandey A, Kopf GS. Unilateral diaphragm paralysis: etiology, impact, and natural history. The Journal Of Cardiovascular Surgery 2008, 49: 289-95. PMID: 18431352.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUnilateral diaphragm paralysisDiaphragm paralysisChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseNatural historyBilateral diaphragm paralysisIntact phrenic nerveObstructive pulmonary diseaseSpirometric improvementClinical improvementExpiratory volumePulmonary infectionDiaphragm resectionLeft diaphragmOccasional patientPhrenic nervePulmonary diseaseSurgical explorationDiaphragm functionLower lobeVital capacityClinical recordsClinical spectrumMean durationNeurogenic atrophyBest therapy