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Modified Octopus Technique for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Published on: August 1, 2025
New access to facilitate endovascular repair of descending aorta aneurysms
Carmine Minale1, Pierluigi Cappiello, Bruno Cimmino
1Cardiology Department, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, San Carlo Hospital-Potenza, Potenza, Italy. caminale@ospedalesancarlo.it
Abstract:
Coexisting arterial diseases and endoprosthesis to peripheral-vessel mismatch may impair conventional femoral access for endovascular treatment of descending aorta aneurysms. Furthermore, previous abdominal operations can make an optional aortic-iliac approach more difficult. We introduced a new minimally invasive access through the aortic arch, which completely avoids the aortic-iliac access and minimizes surgical trauma.
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