How we repair acute type A dissection in Gangnam severance hospital. (January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Chong Hoon; Song, Suk-Won
• Other Names: Idhrees Mohammed guest-editor.; Bashir Mohamad guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals. Volume 31:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2023-01
• Subjects: Aneurysm -- dissecting -- total arch replacement -- aortic dissection repair -- aortic dissection; Heart -- Diseases -- Asia -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Heart -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Asia -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Asia -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.412
• DOI: 10.1177/02184923221106776
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0218-4923

Abstract

Total arch replacement for aortic dissection is traditionally associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. Here, we share our strategies for improving surgical outcomes such as Y incision, unilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion, Teflon felt neo-media formation, and reinforcement of the anastomosis site.