115 * the frozen elephant trunk technique for the treatment of complicated type b aortic dissection: early multicentre experience

Conclusions: The FET technique constitutes a feasible therapeutic option, if TEVAR is not recommended. In contrast to conventional aortic surgery via a lateral thoracotomy, the FET procedure provides the opportunity for simultaneous treatment of the ascending aorta and aortic arch, if necessary.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Weiss, G., Tsagakis, K., Jakob, H. G., Di Bartolomeo, R., Barberio, G., Mascaro, J., Mestres, C., Sioris, T., Grabenwoger, M. Tags: Proximal aorta surgery: Extending to the descending aorta Source Type: research