Published: 2013-01-04
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair has been the intense focus of surgeons over the past few decades; various approaches, surgical techniques, and novel technologies have been proposed and tried over the years, yet significant morbidities remain. Continuous advancements in this field, as detailed in this issue of the Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, have improved patient outcomes. Guest Editors Professors Joseph Coselli and Scott LeMaire, pioneers in this field, present the latest clinical and technological innovations, such as catheter-based interventions and deep hypothermic circulatory arrest. Articles of interest include systematic review of hybrid repairs to thoracoabdominal aortic pathologies, prognostication, comparisons of surgical approaches, and much more.