Like Father like Daughter: Surgical Redo Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repairs in a Family With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.

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Loeys Dietz Syndrome (LDS) is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder resulting from a mutation in the transforming growth factor beta receptor (TGFBR) family of genes. It is commonly associated with the development of aortic aneurysms and dissections. We report the successful open surgical management of thoracoabdominal aneurysms in a father and daughter with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome after failed...

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