Repair of Chronic Type B Dissection With Aortic Arch Involvement Using a Stented Elephant Trunk Procedure

This technique is safe, effective, and economical. Replacement of aortic arch dissection and thrombosis of the dissected descending aorta was achieved simultaneously. Concomitant proximal aortic lesions were repaired. Favorable surgical outcomes and postoperative results using this technique were obtained in patients with chronic type B dissection with aortic arch involvement alone or concomitant with proximal aortic lesions.