Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2986155 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2008 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
“Hybrid” aortic debranching using custom fabricated Dacron branch grafts with a single inflow source combined with endovascular aneurysm exclusion appears to be a safe alternative to conventional open repair for thoracoabdominal and arch aneurysms and avoids the need for cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic crossclamping. This technique may be ideally suited to patients with significant comorbidity or prior open aortic surgery. Longer term follow-up is needed to determine the durability of this approach.
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Authors
G. Chad MD, Jeffrey J. MD, Errol L. MD, Mani A. MD, Richard L. MD,