Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair: 12-Year Experience Using Distal Aortic Perfusion and Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage

Repairs of the descending thoracic aorta using the adjunct of distal aortic perfusion and cerebrospinal fluid drainage can be performed with a low incidence of neurologic deficit and an acceptable mortality. The use of the adjuncts should be considered during elective repairs of the descending thoracic aorta.