Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2879298 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Distal aortic reoperations in Marfan patients are more common among those presenting with type A dissection. Although technically challenging, such procedures can be performed with good short- and long-term results. Complete aortic arch replacement with an elephant trunk technique, if it can be safely performed, should be considered for Marfan patients presenting with type A dissection.
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Authors
Evaldas MD, Thomas MD, Michael A. MD, PhD, Volkmar MD, PhD, Friedrich Wilhelm MD, PhD,