Midline exposure of the thoracoabdominal aorta.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Extended aortic replacement from the aortic arch to the descending thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta has been performed through a left thoracotomy or a thoracoabdominal incision combined with or without a median sternotomy. However, a left thoracotomy incision may be unfavorable when dense adhesion of the lung is anticipated. We report a redo patient who underwent simultaneous replacements of the aortic arch and the thoracoabdominal aorta through a midline incision without entering the left pleural cavity.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Postoperative Complications
- Thoracotomy