[Perfusion Methods and Reconstruction Techniques for Performing Aortic Arch Surgery with Isolated Left Vertebral

Takaaki Yamada1, Koki Eto, Mitsuhito Kuriyama

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saiseikai Imabari Hospital, Imabari, Japan.

Summary

For aortic arch surgery with an isolated left vertebral artery, a saphenous vein graft offers shorter clamping times and better cerebral perfusion during extracorporeal circulation. Direct reconstruction is preferred when extracorporeal circulation is not used.

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