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A New Murine Model of Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Published on: July 7, 2013
Endoluminal repair of a thoracic arch aneurysm using a scallop-edged stent-graft
Allan J Kruger1, Andrew H Holden, Andrew A Hill
1Department of Vascular Surgery, Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. akruger@adhb.govt.nz
Purpose:
To report a new technique of endoluminal thoracic aortic arch aneurysm repair using a scalloped stent-graft.
Case Report:
A 79-year-old man presented with a 7.5-cm thoracic aneurysm involving the inner curve of the aortic arch. Endoluminal repair was performed with a scalloped stent-graft that allowed perfusion of the brachiocephalic (innominate) artery. Preliminary extra-anatomical left common carotid and subclavian artery bypass grafting had been performed to allow coverage of the origins of these vessels.
Conclusions:
The use of fenestrated endoluminal grafts in the aortic arch can be achieved safely and may increase the treatment options for the high-risk patient.
