Aggressive progression of penetrating atheromatous ulcer of the descending thoracic aorta.

@article{Krishna2012AggressivePO,
  title={Aggressive progression of penetrating atheromatous ulcer of the descending thoracic aorta.},
  author={Cheemalapati Sai Krishna and John D. Grizzard and Derek R. Brinster},
  journal={The heart surgery forum},
  year={2012},
  volume={15 3},
  pages={
          E174-6
        }
}
The treatment of acute aortic pathologies continues to evolve with enhanced imaging capabilities. This case report highlights the rapid progression of penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer to pseudoaneurysm development and subsequent treatment with thoracic endovascular stent graft. 
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