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Combined Open and Endovascular Repair for Aortic Arch Pathology

  • Kang, Woong-Chol (Department of Cardiology, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Shin, Eak-Kyun (Department of Cardiology, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Ahn, Tae-Hoon (Department of Cardiology, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Lee, Kyung-Hoon (Department of Cardiology, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Moon, Chan-Il (Department of Cardiology, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Han, Seung-Hwan (Department of Cardiology, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Park, Chul-Hyun (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Park, Kook-Yang (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Kang, Jin-Mo (Department of Vascular Surgery, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science) ;
  • Kim, Jung-Ho (Department of Radiology, Gil Medical Center, Gachon University of Medicine and Science)
  • Received : 2010.03.17
  • Accepted : 2010.04.01
  • Published : 2010.08.30
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Abstract

Background and Objectives: We describe our experience with combined open and endovascular repair in patients who have aortic arch pathology. Subjects and Methods: This study is a retrospective analysis of 7 patients who underwent combined open and endovascular repair for aortic arch pathology. Medical records and radiographic information were reviewed. Results: A total of 7 consecutive patients (5 men, 71.4%) underwent thoracic stent graft implantation. The mean age was 59.9${\pm}$16.7 years. The indication for endovascular repair was aneurysmal degeneration in 5 patients, and rupture or impending rupture in 2 patients. In all 7 cases, supra-aortic transposition of the great vessels was performed successfully. Stent graft implantation was achieved in all cases. Surgical exposure of the access vessel was necessary in 2 patients. A total of 9 stent grafts were implanted (3 stent grafts in one patient). The Seal thoracic and the Valiant endovascular stent graft were implanted in 6 patients and 1 patient, respectively. There were no post-procedure deaths or neurologic complications. In 2 patients, bleeding and injury of access vessel were noted after the procedure. Postoperative endoleak was noted in 1 patient. One patient died at 10 months after the procedure due to a newly developed ascending aortic dissection. No patients required secondary intervention during the follow-up period. The aortic diameter decreased in 4 patients. In 3 patients, including 1 patient with endoleak, there was no change in aortic diameter. Conclusion: Our experience suggests that combined open and endovascular repair for aortic arch pathology is safe and effective, with few complications.

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