A Novel Approach for Emergency Repair of Intraoperative Type A Aortic Dissection Through a Left Thoracotomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We observed a case of intraoperative type A dissection during open descending and thoracoabdominal aortic replacement. It is difficult to obtain optimal access to the ascending aorta and aortic root through a left thoracotomy. Transection of the pulmonary trunk provided excellent exposure of the ascending aorta and aortic root, and we successfully managed this devastating adverse event.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Intraoperative Complications
- Thoracotomy