Periodic Surveillance and Medical Management of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm / 대한내과학회지

ABSTRACT

Thoracic aortic enlargement is a silent, but deadly, disease that is often diagnosed on imaging studies performed for unrelated indications and result in life threatening event such as aortic rupture and dissection. The etiologies underlying thoracic aortic enlargement are diverse and can range from degenerative or hypertensive aortic enlargement to more rare genetic disorders including Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Therefore, the diagnosis and management of this disease can be complex. This review focuses on the periodic surveillance using imaging modality before surgical intervention and medical management of asymptomatic patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm.