Managing False Lumen Patency in Chronic Thoracic Aortic Dissecting Aneurysms With Coil Embolization.

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair has become the preferred modality of treatment of complicated type B aortic dissections. However, persistent pressurization of the false lumen can lead to negative aortic remodeling with aneurysmal dilation. Described herein is the coil embolization technique that can be used to manage this complication and a review of the literature on the recent development of management options.