The “bare branch” for safe spinal cord ischemia prevention after total endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysms
Staged endovascular treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) with temporary perfusion of the sac through a branch left unstented or a dedicated branch is a strategy intended to reduce the risk of postoperative spinal cord ischemia (SCI). However, potential complications of this approach are aneurysm sac progression between stages, visceral embolism, and occlusion or displacement of components. We here present the “bare branch” technique, a safe adjunct to TAAA repair in terms of interstage complications.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Matteo Orrico, Sonia Ronchey, Carlo Setacci, Alessio Vona, Mario Marino, Fabrizio Nesi, Alessia Giaquinta, Nicola Mangialardi Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research
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