An alternative technique for ascending and arcus aorta repair in case of vascular diameter mismatch

Ketenci B., Kehlibar T., Ozhan A., Yilmaz M., Guler E., Karakaya C., ...More

Heart Surgery Forum, vol.23, no.2, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf.2711
  • Journal Name: Heart Surgery Forum
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Kütahya Health Sciences University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Complicated Type A intramural hematoma involving the arcus aorta requires emergency correction of the aortic arch. Surgical options include reimplantation of the brachiocephalic vessels as an island to a vascular graft, debranching aortic arch surgery, and Kazui technique. This report describes a modified technique for aortic arch repair in a patient with vascular diameter mismatch between the ascending and descending aorta, as well as an intimal tear between the brachiocephalic vessels.