Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Extended Aortic Arch Replacement Through the L-Incision Approach

  • Choi, Jin-Ho (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Eulji University School of Medicine) ;
  • Hwang, Jung-Joo (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Eulji University School of Medicine) ;
  • Cho, Hyun-Min (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Konyang University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Tae-Yeon (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Konyang University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2012.09.03
  • Accepted : 2012.11.14
  • Published : 2013.06.05
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Abstract

There are various methods for approaching the aortic arch, such as median sternotomy or lateral thoracotomy. However, accessing the site of distal anastomosis is problematic when the distal arch is extensively involved. We report a case of extended aortic arch replacement and coronary artery bypass through the L-incision approach.

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