Single-Stage Open Repair of Extensive Arch and Descending Thoracic Aneurysm through Sternotomy: A Case Report

Extensive thoracic aortic disease involving the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, and the descending thoracic aorta may require multiple surgical and interventional managements, which impose a burden in terms of cumulative surgical trauma and the risk of interval mortality. Herein, we describe a...

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Autores principales: Joon Young Kim, Hong Rae Kim, Joon Bum Kim
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Publicado: Korean Society for Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/f892fa85d6c146c78bf5ce3bd40be9e4
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Sumario:Extensive thoracic aortic disease involving the ascending aorta, the aortic arch, and the descending thoracic aorta may require multiple surgical and interventional managements, which impose a burden in terms of cumulative surgical trauma and the risk of interval mortality. Herein, we describe a single-stage arch and descending thoracic aorta replacement via sternotomy in a patient with multiple comorbidities presenting with an extensive thoracic aortic aneurysm.