Aortic arch reconstruction using a trifurcated graft.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 75(3): 1034-6, 2003 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-12645749
ABSTRACT
Cerebral protection and prevention of atheroembolism remain challenges in aortic arch reconstruction. To reduce neurologic complications, we developed a "no-touch" technique in which a trifurcated graft is anastomosed to the arch vessels during hypothermic circulatory arrest, reducing the risk of embolization while minimizing cerebral ischemia by permitting antegrade cerebral perfusion as arch reconstruction is completed.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aorta Torácica
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Prótese Vascular
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Isquemia Encefálica
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Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica
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Embolia Intracraniana
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Parada Cardíaca Induzida
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Complicações Intraoperatórias
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article