Thoracic Aortic Diseases Aims to provide information on the acquired and genetic basis of aortic diseases as well as a global perspective on therapeutic alternatives. This book summarises the understanding of two major aortic complications: aneurysms and acute and chronic dissections. It is useful for practicing physicians This book provides information on the acquired and genetic basis of aortic diseases as well as giving a global perspective on therapeutic alternatives. The new concept of a team approach with surgeons working together with both interventional radiologists and specialists to repair the aorta is the trademark of this book. New material and new viewpoints are provided to practicing physicians in this modern approach to the treatment of disorders of the aorta.