Open aortic arch replacement in high-risk patients: the gold standard [AORTIC SURGERY]

CONCLUSIONS
Open TAR can be performed with low mortality and morbidity and excellent long-term results even in high-risk patients. Total endovascular repair may represent an option for patients not suitable for open surgery.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Iafrancesco, M., Ranasinghe, A. M., Dronavalli, V., Adam, D. J., Claridge, M. W., Riley, P., McCafferty, I., Mascaro, J. G. Tags: Pericardium AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research