The proximal end of the trifurcated graft ... graft (the "trunk") is left suspended inside the aneurysmal descending thoracic aorta. The trifurcated graft technique for replacing the aortic ...

Type III: Dissection originating in the descending thoracic aorta ... can occur causing cardiac tamponade if the proximal portion of the ascending aortic dissection ruptures into the pericardium.

Echocardiography can visualized the proximal portion of the aorta, however not the aortic arch and only minimal portions of the descending thoracic aorta. Transesophageal echocardiography is also ...

distal or proximal lusorian artery ligation or proximal endovascular occlusion for nonaneurysmal disease, or endovascular thoracic aortic stent graft implantation for lusorian artery aneurysms ...

an aneurysm of the ascending aorta, with slight dilatation of the arch and descending thoracic aorta, and increased pulsations of the left ventricle and ascending aorta. An electrocardiogram ...