William Truesdell, Smita Patel
Radiol Clin North Am. 2025 Jul;63(4):655-667. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2024.12.004. Epub 2025 Jan 18.
There are an ever-increasing number of approaches to repair the thoracic aorta depending on the individual patient's specific pathology and needs. This leads to increasingly complex decision-making by imagers to determine normal versus abnormal postoperative imaging appearances. Familiarity with the common techniques and complications is critical for quality follow-up care. In this article, we will cover common indications for aortic repair, guidelines and techniques for imaging surveillance, common surgical techniques, and their complications.