European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Vol 1, 173-175, Copyright © 1987 by European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery
Extensive aneurysm of the aortic arch and descending aorta. Extra- anatomical reconstruction and exclusion of the aneurysmal sac
L Nunez, F O'Connor, AG Pinto, M Gil and C Macaya
Cardiac Surgery Department, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, University of Madrid, Spain.
A new technique for repair of extensive aneurysm reaching from the
ascending aorta to the diaphragm is presented. The operation consists of
the reconstruction of the aortic arch and descending aorta and the
exclusion of the aneurysmal sac in a single operation. Two successful cases
are presented.