Mobile thrombus of the thoracic aorta: management and treatment review

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2008 Oct-Nov;42(5):405-11. doi: 10.1177/1538574408324737.

Abstract

Detection of mobile thrombus of the thoracic aorta has become increasingly higher after any embolic event. Although the indication for treatment remains controversial, there is a growing interest about the ethiopathogenesis of this rare entity, and to define proper diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The purpose of this article was to review the current management strategies and follow-up results of this rare pathology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Aorta, Thoracic*
  • Aortic Diseases / complications
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Aortic Diseases / etiology
  • Aortic Diseases / therapy*
  • Embolism / etiology
  • Embolism / prevention & control*
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombosis / complications
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Thrombosis / etiology
  • Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrinolytic Agents