Total aortic arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk

Objective: Aortic arch pathologies have been a surgical challenge, involving cerebral, visceral and myocardial protection. Innovative techniques including total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk had evolved over last decades with promising mid-term outcomes. We evaluate our mid-term outcomes on total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk and the role of timely second staged interventions. Methods: Between August 2014 and April 2020, 41 patients with aortic arch pathologies underwent total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk with Thoraflex-Hybrid-Plexus device (Vascutek, Inchinnan, Scotland).
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: ADULT – Original Submission Source Type: research