Open aortic arch surgery —how we do it

AbstractOpen aortic arch surgery is still challenging even in the present era with the Achilles ’ heel being the neurological complication. The variety of approaches and surgical techniques used to reconstruct the aortic arch, protecting the vital organs, the extent of aortic replacement, and the options of reimplanting the supra-aortic arch vessels indicate the challenges involved in the pr ocedure. Though open surgery still remains the ‘gold standard’, in the last two decades, endo-prostheses and stents have emerged as alternate options.
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research