2005
Late-onset dysphagia lusoria assessed by 3-dimensional computed tomography of an aortic arch abnormality
Koullias G, Korkolis D, Iams W, Elefteriades J. Late-onset dysphagia lusoria assessed by 3-dimensional computed tomography of an aortic arch abnormality. Diseases Of The Esophagus 2005, 18: 60-63. PMID: 15773845, DOI: 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2005.00449.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAberrant left subclavian arteryLeft-sided ligamentum arteriosumRight-sided aortic archLate-onset dysphagiaSymptomatic vascular ringsLeft subclavian arteryAortic arch abnormalitiesHelical CT scansArch aortogramDysphagia lusoriaSubclavian arteryIntraoperative findingsPatient's symptomsLigamentum arteriosumAnatomic abnormalitiesAortic archArch abnormalitiesVascular ringComplete decompressionCT scanComputed tomographyThree-dimensional reconstruction softwareDysphagiaSymptomsAbnormalities
1998
Penetrating ulcer of the thoracic aorta: What is it? How do we recognize it? How do we manage it?
Coady M, Rizzo J, Hammond G, Pierce J, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Penetrating ulcer of the thoracic aorta: What is it? How do we recognize it? How do we manage it? Journal Of Vascular Surgery 1998, 27: 1006-1016. PMID: 9652462, DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(98)70003-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAortic dissectionOptimal treatmentThoracic aortaNatural historyType AType B aortic dissectionB aortic dissectionClassic aortic dissectionLarger aortic diametersAortic ulcerAtherosclerotic ulcerAortic ruptureClinical featuresInitial diagnosisInitial presentationIntraoperative findingsRetrospective reviewSurgical managementAortic diameterRadiologic signsTomographic scanPathology reportsUlcersPatientsAorta