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DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-14305
Scope-Guided Implantation of a Stented Elephant Trunk in Acute Aortic Dissection
Publication History
Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)
A reliable guide is essential for implanting a stented graft safely into a recently dissected, fragile aorta. In 4 patients with acute aortic dissection, the implantation of a stented elephant trunk was done safely using an endoscope for direct visualization. In all patients, the operation went well. The placement of a stent appears to enhance the benefit of the elephant trunk, which itself reduces the complications of an arch replacement in acute dissection.
Key words:
Stent graft - Endoscope - Elephant trunk - Acute dissection
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Noriyuki Tabuchi MD, PhD
Department of Cardio-Pulmonary Surgery
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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