2000
Surgical management of giant descending aortic thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiography
Modi B, Longo M, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Surgical management of giant descending aortic thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiography. International Journal Of Angiology 2000, 9: 243-245. PMID: 11062316, DOI: 10.1007/bf01623903.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSurgical management of giant descending aortic thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiography
Modi B, Longo M, Kopf G, Elefteriades J. Surgical management of giant descending aortic thrombus detected by transesophageal echocardiography. International Journal Of Angiology 2000, 243-245. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276264.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
1992
Long-term experience with descending aortic dissection: The complication-specific approach
Elefteriades J, Hartleroad J, Gusberg R, Salazar A, Black H, Kopf G, Baldwin J, Hammond G. Long-term experience with descending aortic dissection: The complication-specific approach. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 1992, 53: 11-21. PMID: 1728218, DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(92)90752-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComplication-specific approachAortic dissectionActuarial survivalGraft replacementComplications of dissectionLower intercostal arteriesLeft subclavian arteryLong-term resultsUncomplicated dissectionLimb ischemiaPostoperative studiesSubclavian arteryFalse lumenSurgical managementIntercostal arteriesRadiographic findingsComplicated dissectionFenestration procedurePatientsSaccular aneurysmLong-term experienceAortaWhole groupDissectionFenestration