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Is there a difference between a thoracic aneurysm and a thoracic aortic aneurysm?
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Probably not: Technically, "thoracic aneurysm" could refer to any of the arteries in the chest. The thoracic aorta is the most likely to have an aneurysm.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: A thoracic aneurysm is an aneurysm of the thoracic aorta....More importantly...Whether the aneurysm involves the ascending or descending or entire thoracic aorta makes some difference in treatment.
Answered 1/20/2019
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