880-01 Dedication; Foreword; Preface; About the Illustrator; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Basic Concepts, Mechanisms of Disease and Pre- operative Planning; 1: Historical Aspects and€Evolution of€Fenestrated and€Branched Technology; Introduction; Development of€the€Zenith Fenestrated Graft; Preservation of€Normal Anatomy; Directional Branches; Iliac Branch Device; Thoracoabdominal Multibranch Repair; Arch Branch Device; Dissemination of€the€Technique; References; 2: Mechanisms of€Disease and€Natural History; Introduction.

4: Normal Aortic Anatomy and€Variations of€Its Branches Introduction; Aorta and€Aortic Arch Branches; Mesenteric Branches; Renal Branches; Iliac Branches; References; 5: Classification Systems Relevant to€Complex Endovascular Aortic Repair; Introduction; Types of€Repair; Fenestrated and€Branched Stent Grafts; Parallel Stent Grafts; Hybrid Endovascular Repair; Spectrum of€Aortic Disease; Atherosclerotic Aneurysms; Inflammatory Aneurysms; Genetically Triggered Aortic Diseases; Classification of€Blunt Aortic Traumatic Injuries; Classification of€Aortic Coarctation.

Most Common Types of Thoracic Aortic Pathology Pathophysiology Involved in the Development of Aortic Aneurysm; Ascending and Descending Aortic Aneurysm Are Two Different Diseases; Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Is a Genetic Disease; Natural History of Thoracic Aortic Disease; How Big Is the Normal Aorta?; Where Should We Measure the Aorta?; Growth Rate of the Thoracic Aorta; Risk of Adverse Events; Role of Body Surface Area; Mechanical Properties of Thoracic Aorta Underlie Its Natural History; How Does Aortic Dissection Pick a Particular Time to Occur?

Why Do Some Aortic Dissections Occur at€Small Sizes? Thoracic Aortic Disease in€the€Setting of€a€Bicuspid Aortic Valve; Conclusion; References; 3: Genetic Considerations in€Patients with€Aortic Disease; Introduction; Prevalence of€Genetically Triggered Aortic Disease; Marfan Syndrome; Mutations; Diagnosis; Differential Diagnosis; Surgical Management; Aortic Root; Descending Thoracic and€Abdominal Aorta; Medical Management; Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; Mutations; Diagnosis and€Clinical Features; Major Diagnostic Criteria; Minor Diagnostic Criteria; Treatment.

This text provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of complex endovascular aortic techniques. It will serve as a valuable resource for vascular and cardiovascular surgeons, interventionalists, cardiologists, clinicians, bioengineers and researchers with an interest in complex aortic diseases. The book reviews imaging modalities, diagnostic work up and novel endovascular approaches. Technical aspects are provided by experts in the field, with over 600 illustrations and photographs of key steps for each type of procedure. Results of epidemiologic studies and national databases are summarized, as well as large institutional experiences. An evidence-based approach is used for recommendations regarding best therapies. Other highlights of this unique text include: A new, state-of-the-art review on fenestrated, branched and parallel stent-graft techniques from procedure planning to stent design and implantation. A text dedicated to a topic that has been increasingly recognized by vascular specialists as a priority area in aortic management. An updated overview of current designs and future developments. Special attention to technical details of the procedures with use of illustrations. Technical tips on how to get out of problems during these challenging procedures. Endovascular Aortic Repair: Current Techniques with Fenestrated, Branched and Parallel Stent-Grafts will serve as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with and interested in complex aortic diseases. It will provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts. All chapters are written by experts in their fields and include the most up to date scientific and clinical information.