Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Pediatric Patients: A National Analysis, 2018-2022
Topic overview
This national analysis compares minimally invasive endovascular repair (TEVAR) versus traditional open surgery for traumatic aortic injuries in pediatric patients over a 5-year period. The research examines whether the less invasive TEVAR approach offers survival advantages in children with blunt aortic trauma.
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- TEVAR is increasingly used for pediatric blunt thoracic aortic injury despite limited long-term data in this population.
- Study compares mortality outcomes between TEVAR and open aortic repair in pediatric BTAI patients from 2018-2022.
- TEVAR may offer survival advantage over open repair in pediatric thoracic aortic trauma cases.
- National analysis provides real-world evidence for endovascular vs. surgical approaches in pediatric aortic injury.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair in Pediatric Patients: A National Analysis, 2018-2022. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-10-27. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11161
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