Background: Thoracic ascending aorta aneurysms (TAA) are an important cause of mortality in adults but are a relatively less studied subject compared to abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). The purpose of this review is to explain the main aspects (etiology. pathophysiology. diagnosis) of this disease and to summarize the most recent developments in its management. https://www.truvisionhealthftp.com/