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http://dx.doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2013.46.3.216

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)

Publication Information

Journal of Chest Surgery / v.46, no.3, 2013 , pp. 216-219 More about this Journal

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.

Keywords

Aorta, arch; Aneurysm;

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