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Wang Y, Li S, Jin M, Xue Y, Wang D, Zhou Q. Surgical treatment for right-side aortic arch concomitant with Kommerell's diverticulum: techniques selection and follow-up results. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:10. [PMID: 38172972 PMCID: PMC10762982 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01595-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Right-side aortic arch concomitant with Kommerell's diverticulum (KD) is a rare and complex ailment, and there is no consensus on the optimal strategy to deal with this congenital anomaly. We retrospectively analyzed and summary of the cases treated in our center with individual treatment methods for different situations. METHODS Between September 2018 and December 2021, 10 patients experienced surgical therapy at our institution who presented with a Kommerell's diverticulum arising from an aberrant subclavian artery from the right-side aortic arch. Four main surgical techniques were applied to those patients: 1. total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk implantation (n = 2); 2. hybrid procedure combining open arch repair and endovascular intervention (n = 1); 3. total endovascular repair using thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) with or without left subclavian artery (LSCA) revascularization (n = 6); 4. direct repair underwent endoaneurysmorrhaphy. Clinical characteristics and outcomes were collected. RESULTS The mean age of these 10 patients was 56.5 years (range 29-79 years) and only 1 woman. The pathology includes aortic dissection (n = 6) and aneurysm (n = 4). The mean diverticulum size was 41.4 [24.2-56.8] mm. There were no in-hospital deaths, and the median hospital stay was 22 [15-43] days. During the follow-up period (21.4 months, 1-44 months), one died of an unknown cause and one died of esophageal fistula. Two patients underwent second-stage endovascular intervention for distal lesion. And none of the patients had endoleak during the follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS Each of the procedures we have mentioned here has its advantages and disadvantages; individualized treatment should meet the appropriate indications. A single-branched stent graft is feasible and effective in the treatment of aortic disease combined with Kommerell's diverticulum.
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- Yali Wang
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
- Institute of Cardiothoracic Vascular Disease, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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Wu Q, Xie L, Li H, Shen Y, Qiu Z, Chen L. Mid-term efficacy of castor stent and in situ fenestration stent in the treatment of type B aortic dissection involving the left subclavian artery: A retrospective single-center study. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2024; 26:63-70. [PMID: 38155479 PMCID: PMC10795082 DOI: 10.1111/jch.14752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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To evaluate the midterm efficacy of the Castor stent (CS) versus in situ fenestration (ISF) for reconstructing the left subclavian artery (LSA) in patients with type B aortic dissection (TBAD). Between July 2017 and July 2022, a total of 247 patients with TBAD were enrolled. One hundred thirty-seven patients were treated using CSs (group A), while the remaining 110 patients received ISFs (group B). Data of the two groups were retrospectively analyzed. The success rates of surgery were 99.3% and 95.5% in groups A and B (p = .053), There were no deaths during hospitalization. During surgery, group B showed a longer surgical duration [68.0 (66.0, 77.0) vs. 62.0 (59.0, 66.0) min, p < .001] and intraoperative fluoroscopy time [18.0 (16.0, 20.0) vs. 16.0 (14.0, 18.0) min, p < .001] than group A. The follow-up duration was similar for both groups (44.0 vs. 43.0 months, p = .877), and no patient died. Stent-related complications were significantly lower in group A than in group B (1.5% vs. 8.4%, p = .009). Group A had fewer instances entry flow (0.7% vs. 4.7%, p = .048) and stent stenosis (0.7% vs. 2.8%, p = .206) than group B. All reintervention cases (4.7%) were from group B (p = .011). The rate of false aortic lumen thrombosis was significantly higher in group A than in group B (84.6% vs. 72.9%, p = .024). Both CSs and ISFs are evidently safe, feasible, and effective in achieving positive early outcomes in patients undergoing treatment for TBAD. Notably, at midterm follow-up, CSs appeared to be superior to ISF in terms of reducing stent-related complications and minimizing the need for reintervention.
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- Qingsong Wu
- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryUnion HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Cardiothoracic surgeryFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardio‐Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University)Fujian Province UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
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- Cardiothoracic surgeryFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
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- Cardiothoracic surgeryFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryUnion HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Cardiothoracic surgeryFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardio‐Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University)Fujian Province UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryUnion HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardio‐Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University)Fujian Province UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Fujian Provincial Special Reserve Talents LaboratoryFuzhouFujianChina
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- Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryUnion HospitalFujian Medical UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Key Laboratory of Cardio‐Thoracic Surgery (Fujian Medical University)Fujian Province UniversityFuzhouFujianChina
- Fujian Provincial Special Reserve Talents LaboratoryFuzhouFujianChina
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Wang Z, He X, Liu B, Liu P, Jiang X, Yang Y, Zhang L. Outcomes of Castor Single-Branched Stent Graft for Reconstruction of Multiple Supra-Aortic Branches in Aortic Arch Disease. J Endovasc Ther 2023:15266028231205411. [PMID: 37882172 DOI: 10.1177/15266028231205411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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PURPOSE To report the outcomes of a combination of Castor single-branched stent grafts with other techniques for the reconstruction of multiple supra-aortic branches in aortic arch disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between December 2019 and December 2021, 20 patients with aortic arch disease underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) at our institution using a Castor single-branched stent graft combined with the fenestration, chimney, or bypass techniques. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair is indicated for complicated or acute type B aortic dissection (TBAD), nonruptured aneurysms with a maximum aneurysm diameter >5.5 cm or showing rapidly expanded, ruptured, or threatened aneurysms, and penetrating aortic ulcers (PAUs) with a maximal aortic diameter >5.5 cm or with PAUs >10 mm deep or >20 mm in diameter. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative clinical data were recorded. RESULTS The median age of the patients was 56 (range=52-69 years) years, and 19 patients were men. Seven patients underwent the Castor single-branched stent graft and left common carotid artery (LCCA) chimney technique, 8 patients underwent the Castor single-branched stent graft and fenestration technique, and 5 patients underwent the Castor single-branched stent graft and bypass technique. The technical success rate was 100%. Major adverse events included 2 endoleaks, 1 spinal cord ischemia, and 1 early-stage retrograde type A aortic dissection. No cerebral stroke-related complications were observed. The mortality rate was 10% (2/20 patients). One patient with thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) died because of a sudden decrease in oxygen saturation and blood pressure after surgery. Relatives declined autopsy, and the cause of death was not determined. Another patient died of a retrograde type A dissection after surgery. The median follow-up period was 6 months (range=3.5-12 months). During follow-up, 1 patient with type I endoleak underwent thoracotomy again after a year. The remaining patients recovered well. CONCLUSIONS The combination of a Castor single-branched stent graft with fenestration, chimney, or bypass techniques may be an effective treatment for preserving multiple supra-aortic branches in aortic arch disease. CLINICAL IMPACT This study introduced three methods of reconstruction of multiple supra-aortic branches using a Castor single-branched stent graft (Castor single-branched stent graft combined with fenestration, chimney, or bypass technique) and analysed their advantages and shortcomings to provide experience for the future treatment of aortic arch diseases.
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- Zibin Wang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Colorectal Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment, The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Al-Gburi M, Eiberg JP, Resch TA. Single branch arch stent graft combined with laser fenestration in the treatment of a zone two penetrating thoracic aortic ulcer. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2023; 9:101281. [PMID: 37662564 PMCID: PMC10469987 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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We present the case of a 75-year-old man with a symptomatic penetrating aortic ulcer located in zone 2 on the arch inner curve between the left subclavian artery and left carotid artery treated using a single branch thoracic endovascular aortic repair combined with in situ laser fenestration. The patient underwent a successful procedure with no neurologic impairment and was discharged on the second postoperative day. The postoperative follow-up showed a well-excluded penetrating aortic ulcer.
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- Mustafa Al-Gburi
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Wang Z, Fang C, Song H, Wei D, Meng X, Bai X, Liu C, Zhao X. Endovascular repair of thoracic aortic disease with isolated left vertebral artery and unfavorable proximal landing zone using fenestrated castor stent-graft. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1168180. [PMID: 37692046 PMCID: PMC10483811 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1168180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Objective The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Castor single-branched stent-graft combined with fenestrated technique in treatment of thoracic aortic disease (TAD) with unfavorable proximal landing area (PLZ) and isolated left vertebral artery (ILVA). Methods From January 2018 to March 2022, 8 patients with TAD (6 patients with type B aortic dissections, 1 patient with type B intramural hematomas, and 1 patient with thoracic aortic aneurysm) underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair with fenestrated Castor stent-graft due to the existence of ILVA and unfavorable PLZ. Demographic characteristics, surgical details, postoperative complications, follow-up and postoperative CTA imaging results were collected and analyzed. Results The primary technical success rate was 100%. The mean operation time was 115 min (range, 70-180 min). All the left subclavian arteries (LSAs) and ILVAs of the eight patients were revascularized by fenestrated Castor stent-grafts. During the follow-up period, no deaths and complications were observed. No internal leakage, aortic rupture, retrograde type A dissection were found on computed tomography angiography. All of the LSAs and ILVAs maintained patency without stenosis. Conclusion Castor single-branched stent-graft implantation combined with fenestration technique may be safe and feasible for TAD patients with ILVA and unfavorable PLZ.
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- Zhenhua Wang
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Thoracoscopy in Cardiac Surgery, Shandong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Thoracoscopy in Cardiac Surgery, Shandong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Thoracoscopy in Cardiac Surgery, Shandong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Thoracoscopy in Cardiac Surgery, Shandong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Thoracoscopy in Cardiac Surgery, Shandong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Thoracoscopy in Cardiac Surgery, Shandong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Thoracoscopy in Cardiac Surgery, Shandong University
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
- Institute of Thoracoscopy in Cardiac Surgery, Shandong University
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Cao L, Zhang H, Ge Y, Guo W. Avoiding Stroke in Patients Undergoing Endovascular Aortic Arch Repair: JACC Review Topic of the Week. J Am Coll Cardiol 2023; 82:265-277. [PMID: 37438011 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.04.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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As the bottleneck of endovascular aortic arch repair, early postoperative stroke remains a devastating complication in high-risk patients and a critical concern for the development of optimal endovascular techniques and devices. The incidence of early postoperative stroke varies widely among currently available endovascular techniques and devices, with reported rates ranging from 0.0% to 42.9%, and is significantly influenced by the severity of the patient's preexisting aortic atherosclerotic burden, air released from the endovascular device, and a variety of factors leading to cerebral perfusion insufficiency. Currently, preidentification of high-risk patients and careful perioperative management appear to play a critical role in reducing stroke incidence. Specific intraoperative prevention methods are still lacking, but embolic protection devices and carbon dioxide or high-volume saline flushing of endovascular devices appear promising. Detailed preoperative stroke risk stratification and screening for optimal endovascular techniques and devices for aortic arch treatment are unmet clinical needs.
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- Long Cao
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China; Department of General Surgery, The 983rd Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force of PLA, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Rohlffs F, Grandi A, Panuccio G, Detter C, von Kodolitsch Y, Kölbel T. Endovascular Options for the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch - A Scoping Review. Ann Vasc Surg 2023:S0890-5096(23)00316-3. [PMID: 37328096 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2023.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The gold standard for aneurysmal repair of the ascending aorta and the aortic arch has been open surgery with an established track record of good results in suitable patients. In recent years, with innovations in the endovascular field alternative endovascular solutions for pathologies of the aortic arch and ascending aorta became available. At first reserved only for highly selected patients unfit for open surgery, endovascular aortic arch repair is now being offered to patients with suitable anatomy in high volume referral centers after discussion in an interdisciplinary team. The present scoping review aims at providing an overview on indications, available devices, technical aspects and feasibility studies of endovascular arch repair both in elective and emergent situations, including also experiences and considerations from our center.
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- Fiona Rohlffs
- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Dept. of Vascular Medicine, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Dept. of Vascular Medicine, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Dept. of Vascular Medicine, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Dept. of Vascular Medicine, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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- German Aortic Center Hamburg, Dept. of Vascular Medicine, University Heart Center, University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, Germany
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Nana P, Tyrrell MR, Guihaire J, Le Houérou T, Gaudin A, Fabre D, Haulon S. A review: Single and multi-branch devices for the treatment of aortic arch pathologies with proximal sealing in Ishimaru Zone 0. Ann Vasc Surg 2022:S0890-5096(22)00618-5. [PMID: 36309169 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2022.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Recently published experience has shown that endovascular management of the aortic arch, including sealing in the proximal zones, can be a viable option for patients considered unfit for conventional open repair. Endograft designs vary and include single or multibranch devices, with or without the addition of surgical debranching. Initial reports show that both techniques can be performed with high technical success and acceptable perioperative morbidity and mortality rates in high volume centers. Single branch devices, available off-the-shelf, may provide a treatment option for emergent presentations where patients cannot wait for the design and manufacture of a customized endograft. Double or triple branched endografts are now increasingly implanted in high-volume aortic centers. The purpose of this review is to describe the single and multibranched endovascular devices currently available for aortic arch repair, their associated published outcomes, and to discuss their relative advantages and disadvantages.
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OUP accepted manuscript. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 62:6554745. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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