Computational models based on data from computed tomography show that maximal wall shear stress is associated with the maximal diameter in large aortic aneurysms whereas eccentricity of the bulge is more important in small aneurysms.
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Endovascular Techniques
February 19, 2014
Aorto-oesophageal fistulation following thoracic endovascular aortic repair occurred in 36 of 2387 patients with a mean interval of 90 days according to the European Registry of Endovascular Aortic Repair Complications. Key symptoms included fever, haematemesis and shock.