Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Novel and Innovative Hybrid Technique for Type A Aortic Dissection
Published on: March 28, 2025
An alternative for descending thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
Kenji Okada1, Taijiro Sueda, Kazumasa Orihashi
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hiroshima University Hospital, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima 734-8551, Japan. kokada@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Abstract:
A simple technique termed "clamp test and spinal cord-plegia" for descending thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery is described. The clamp test is a passive method of creating ischemic conditions, whereas spinal cord-plegia is an active method of decreasing metabolism. This technique is a practical test that double-checks for critical feeding arteries and seems to have an excellent spinal cord-preserving effect.
Related Concept Videos
Aneurysm III: Interprofessional Care
Aortic Regurgitation III: Medical Management
