Use of Embolic Protection Devices during Hybrid Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for a Shaggy Aorta: A Case Report
An 87-year-old man presented with a saccular aneurysm at the proximal descending thoracic aorta. As computed tomography revealed a shaggy aorta, we planned hybrid thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with embolic protection devices (EPDs) in both internal carotid arteries to prevent a cere...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | EN |
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Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/e33e07a058914b65a069fc0d456f2eee |
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| Summary: | An 87-year-old man presented with a saccular aneurysm at the proximal descending thoracic
aorta. As computed tomography revealed a shaggy aorta, we planned hybrid thoracic
endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with embolic protection devices (EPDs) in both
internal carotid arteries to prevent a cerebrovascular accident. We inserted an Emboshield
NAV6 Embolic Protection System (Abbott Vascular, Abbott Park, IL, USA) into both internal
carotid arteries before performing the TEVAR procedure. The patient was discharged from
the hospital on postoperative day 4 without any neurological complications. |
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