Endovascular repair of a chronic arch dissecting aneurysm with a branched endograft.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.01.098.
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Abstract
Acute type A dissection requires emergent surgery that often includes ascending aorta replacement. Regular follow-up with computed tomography (CT) can identify aneurysmal dilatation of the false lumen distal to the open repair. Because redo operations can be high risk, we performed an endovascular repair on a patient deemed unfit for open operation using an aortic arch branched device with 2 internal branches for the innominate trunk and the left common carotid artery. This endovascular approach is a possible alternative to open surgical procedures in selected cases.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Dissection
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Endovascular Procedures