Analysis of Factors Affecting False Lumen Thrombosis in Type B Aortic Dissection

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The study published by Tang et al., entitled “Factors Affecting False Lumen Thrombosis in Type B Aortic Dissection,” highlighted the influence of morphological aspects of type B aortic dissection (TBAD), according to the Stanford classification, on false lumen thrombosis prior to treatment with endovascular repair of the thoracic aorta. It has been shown that false lumen thrombosis occurs significantly less frequently in patients with TBAD and renal failure, when compared with those with TBAD and normal renal function.

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