Arch translocation and the intra-arch elephant-trunk technique with collared graft for extended chronic dissecting aortic aneurysm

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Management of extensive, chronic, dissecting aortic aneurysms after prior repair of the ascending aorta presents a technical challenge for surgeons. A symptomatic 64-year-old patient was admitted for elective surgical repair of an aortic annular dilatation, causi...

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Main Authors: Ikenaga Shigeru, Mikamo Akihito, Kudo Tomoaki, Kurazumi Hiroshi, Suzuki Ryo, Hamano Kimikazu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/8/1/23