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TEVAR

Pronunciation: TEE-var

Also written as: TEVAR — Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair - minimally invasive treatment for thoracic aortic aneurysms using stent-grafts.

Full Definition

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair is a minimally invasive procedure for treating thoracic aortic aneurysms, dissections, and traumatic injuries. TEVAR involves deployment of covered stent-grafts via femoral arterial access to exclude pathology from circulation while preserving normal aortic flow. The procedure offers reduced morbidity and mortality compared to open thoracic surgery, though anatomic constraints and long-term durability considerations influence patient selection.

Usage

Usage note: Always capitalize; spell out on first use in formal documents.

In Context

  • "TEVAR was performed successfully for the 6.5 cm descending thoracic aortic aneurysm." — procedure report
  • "The patient's anatomy was favorable for TEVAR with adequate proximal and distal landing zones." — preoperative planning note

Also known as

thoracic endograft repair

Contrasted with

open thoracic repair

Don't confuse with

EVAR FEVAR
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