Table 1:
Characteristics of 59 patients
| N or mean | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 57.4 ± 13.3 | |
| Male gender | 49 | 83.1 |
| Main disease | ||
| Aortic dissection | 27 | 45.8 |
| Aortic arch aneurysm | 9 | 15.3 |
| Pseudoaneurysm of the aortic arch | 4 | 6.8 |
| Aortic ulcer | 18 | 30.5 |
| Proximal endoleak following TEVAR | 1 | 1.7 |
| Comorbidities | ||
| Hypertension | 44 | 74.6 |
| Coronary heart disease | 12 | 20.3 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 5 | 8.5 |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 5 | 8.5 |
| Length of the proximal landing zone (mm) | 8.5 ± 2.2 | |
| Diameter of the proximal landing zone (mm) | 30.2 ± 3.2 | |
TEVAR: thoracic endovascular aortic repair.