Outcomes of aortic arch repair using the frozen elephant trunk technique: analysis of a Scandinavian center's results over 14 years

CONCLUSIONS: Despite the advantages of the FET technique, repair of extensive aortic arch disease remains associated with high rates of mortality and major neurologic complications. FET repair of CAD induces favorable remodeling in the thoracic aorta.PMID:36987817 | DOI:10.23736/S0021-9509.23.12490-6

Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - March 29, 2023 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tina Hellgren Anders Wanhainen Rafael Astudillo Per Vikholm Laila Hellgren Kevin Mani Source Type: research