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Perspective: Utility of a Dedicated Aorto-Uni-Iliac Stent Graft

Michel S. Makaroun, MD, discusses patient candidacy and optimal application of AUI devices.

Endoleak Following AAA Repair

Problems detected during follow-up affect treatment durability and success.

By ELLEN D. DILLAVOU, MD; NAVYASH GUPTA, MD; AND MICHEL S. MAKAROUN, MD

Inside the Gore TAG Device Advisory Hearing

On January 13, 2005, a panel voted to recommend approval with conditions for Gore's TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis. The device could be the first approved in the US for the endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms.

By Matt Pesotski, Associate Editor

The Gore TAG Pivotal Trial Results

Repair of descending thoracic aneurysm with the TAG device has shown improved short- and midterm results compared to open repair.

By Jae-Sung Cho, MD, and Michel Makaroun, MD

INNOVATIONS

Thoracic Endograft Explant Analysis

Lessons learned from experiences with surgical conversion after failed endovascular thoracic aortic repair.

By Peter H. Lin, MD, and Joseph S. Coselli, MD

Endovascular Repair of Traumatic Thoracic Aortic Injuries

Anatomic considerations, therapeutic limitations, and clinical outcomes.

By Peter H. Lin, MD; Tam T. Huynh, MD; Joseph S. Coselli, MD; and Kenneth L. Mattox, MD

Creating CLI Teams

The VIVA Physicians' Vascular Leaders Forum offers guidance on core competencies and quality measures for establishing multidisciplinary CLI care teams.

By John H. Rundback, MD; Tony S. Das, MD; Peter A. Schneider, MD; and Michael R. Jaff, DO; on behalf of the VLF participants

Fenestrated Endografting for the Treatment of Descending Thoracic Aneurysms

A series of custom fenestrations including an in-situ fenestration of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries to improve distal fixation during thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair.

By Erin H. Murphy, MD; J. Michael Dimaio, MD; H. Michael Lewis, MD; Taylor Smith, MD; and Frank R. Arko, MD