Published in Pharma Law Weekly, August 15th, 2006
Study 1: Endoluminal grafting of descending thoracic aorta pathologies with the Gore TAG thoracic endoprosthesis is feasible and safe in higher surgical risk patients.
"Despite recent improvements in surgical technique, some patients with descending thoracic aortic pathologies are unable to undergo open surgical repair due to significant comorbidities and/or unfavorable thoracic aortic anatomy. Some of these patients might be able to tolerate a less invasive approach, such as endoluminal grafting," scientists in the United States report.
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Source: Pharma Law Weekly (2006-08-15)
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