Proximalization of Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure: Zone 0 or 1 versus Zone 2 or 3 Arch Repair

CONCLUSION: Compared with zone 2/3, proximalization of FET using zone 0/1 for anastomosis was associated with better early outcomes and comparable rates of midterm aorta-related events. To substantiate its use, more research on this approach is required.PMID:36216330 | DOI:10.1055/s-0042-1757631

Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - October 10, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Kwok Fai Lucius Lee Inderjeet Bhatia Tai Leung Daniel Chan Wing Kuk Timmy Au Ka Lai Cally Ho Source Type: research