044 * open aortic arch replacement in high risk patients: the gold standard

Conclusion: 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: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2014 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Iafrancesco, M., Ranasinghe, A., Dronavalli, V., Adam, D., Claridge, M., Riley, P., McCafferty, I., Mascaro, J. Tags: Part I: Aortic arch interventions: Debranching, rebranching, stenting and beyond Source Type: research