Publications by authors named "Erick Fernando Seguro"
J Vasc Bras
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- Aortic injuries from blunt chest trauma have high mortality rates, and while the endovascular approach is a treatment option, its outcomes are still not fully understood.
- The study reviews the experiences of a trauma center in Curitiba, Brazil, focusing on patients who sustained blunt trauma to the thoracic aorta, primarily from vehicle accidents.
- Sixteen patients were treated using endografts, with low complications observed, highlighting the endovascular method's viability, though further research is needed for more definitive conclusions.
Article Synopsis
- Aortic dissection treatment is complex and controversial, requiring personalized approaches due to serious complications and challenging diagnosis.
- A case study describes a 61-year-old male smoker with poorly controlled hypertension who experienced a Stanford type B aortic dissection, initially treated with medication.
- After drug treatment failed, endovascular techniques were successfully used to place a stent, showing promising survival rates after one year.
