Endovascular repair of an aortic arch aneurysm using a branched-stent graft.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.06.033.
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Abstract
Aortic arch aneurysm repair continues to pose a formidable technical challenge in a patient population with significant co-morbidity. We present a successful endovascular repair of an 8.4 cm aortic arch aneurysm, in a 74 year old man, who's previous median sternotomy showed signs of delayed healing, precluding open repair. Applied endovascular techniques obviated the need for aortic clamping, cardiac bypass, or hypothermic circulatory arrest, via an approach that was potentially infected.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Stents