Meet the editors

Ana Terezinha Guillaumon obtained an MD and Ph.D. in Vascular Surgery from the Surgical Science Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNI-CAMP), Campinas, Brazil. She is a full professor of Vascular Disease at the same university as well as head of the Microprocedures and Vascular Research Laboratory. She is also head of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Hospital de Clínicas, UNICAMP.

Dr. Guillaumon is a member of the Brazilian Society of Vascular Surgery (SBACV). Her areas of research interest include aortic aneurysm, ischemia and reperfusion, ischemic nephropathy, and carotid disease. She works on the development of new vascular and endovascular devices. She also serves as an editorial board member for peer-reviewed medical scientific journals.

Daniel Emilio Dalledone Siqueira obtained an MD in Vascular Surgery from the Surgical Science Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Brazil. He is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Vascular Surgery from the same university. Dr. Siqueira is a member of the Brazilian College of Surgeons (CBC) and the Brazilian Society of Vascular Surgery (SBACV). His areas of research

interest include aortic aneurysm and ischemic nephropathy. He also works on the development of new vascular and endovascular devices.

Contents

**Section 1**

of the Aortic Surgeon

without Ideal Anatomy

*and Ingrid Estrella Diaz*

**Preface XI**

Aortic Aneurysm Disease **1**

**Chapter 1 3**

**Chapter 2 7**

**Chapter 3 19**

**Chapter 4 37**

**Chapter 5 53**

Special Situations **77**

**Chapter 6 79**

Introductory Chapter: Historical Aspects and Virtues

*by Jorge Armando Martinez, Enrique Ortiz Herrasti,* 

*by Luciano Izzo, Daniela Messineo, Emiliano Venditti,* 

*Raúl Alberto Bacelis, Pedro Manuel Córdova* 

Aortic Aneurysm: A Surgical Point of View

*Virgilio Nicolanti, Sara Izzo and Paolo Izzo*

*Roopvir Kaur and Asim Kichloo*

Aortic Aneurysm in Pregnancy

**Section 2**

*by Zachary Chadnick and Kuldeep Singh*

*by Ana Terezinha Guillaumon and Daniel Emilio Dalledone Siqueira*

Alternative Techniques for Treatment of Thoracic Aneurysms

Aortic Aneurysm: Clinical Findings, Diagnostic and Treatment *by Akshay Kumar, Purnadeo Persaud, Ana Francesca Leite, Nathaniel Aoyama, Ruan Matos, Dor Mordehay Avishay, Nimisha Shiwalkar, Vinit Garg, Juber Dastagir Shaikh,* 

Complications Associated with Aortic Aneurysm Repair

*by Jennifer Chin and Marguerite Lisa Bartholomew*

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Preface

This work is a study of the aortic aneurysm and its various presentations. Written by eminent specialists in the field, this volume extensively covers clinical, diagnostic, and treatment findings in the aortic aneurysm. It is designed to assist in the challenging diagnosis and management of this potentially life-threatening condition. In the chapters, expert contributors share their experience and knowledge about the

For the editors, it was a privilege to participate in the edition of this book. We would

**Ana Terezinha Guillaumon**

Hospital de Clínicas da UNICAMP,

**Daniel Emilio Dalledone Siqueira**

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP,

Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP,

Life offers opportunities that should never be wasted, as these events bring a unique experience in carrying out a work in which we learn, teach, and expand our knowledge. This approach is essential to obtain knowledge and apply it to the care

of patients with aortic aneurysm.

various aspects of aortic aneurysm disease.

like to thank the contributors and our publisher, IntechOpen.
