Management of acute infrarenal aortic occlusion secondary to type A dissection.

Garrett, Harvey Edward; Wolf, Bradley A · Ann Thorac Surg · 2006

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Abstract

Infrarenal aortic occlusion is a well described complication of type A aortic dissection that carries a significant mortality rate. A technique of immediate reperfusion of the lower extremities through an axillo-bi-femoral graft is described in 2 patients with good results.

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