Tortuosity of the descending thoracic aorta: Normal values by age
Tortuosity of the descending thoracic aorta: Normal values by age
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Aging changes the aorta in length, tortuosity and diameter. This is relevant in thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and in the long term follow up.
Two groups of hundred patients < 65 years and hundred patients ≥ 65 years, with no vascular diseases were made. Thin cut CT scans were analyzed with 3Mensio Vascular software and the followin...
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Tortuosity of the descending thoracic aorta: Normal values by age
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_fe912e0788714f5f930ab90e8818389f
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0215549
