Frozen elephant trunk procedure for complex aortic arch surgery: The Salerno experience with Thoraflex hybrid

Paolo Masiello, Generoso Mastrogiovanni, Oreste Presutto, Pierpaolo Chivasso, Vito Domenico Bruno, Mario Colombino, Mario Miele, Francesco Pio Cafarelli, R Leone, Donato Triggiani,

Journal of Cardiac Surgery · 2021 · 13 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

In a real-world setting, FET with Thoraflex Hybrid demonstrated feasibility and good clinical outcomes, even in emergent setting. Our implant technique optimize cerebral perfusion reporting good results in terms of neurological complications. Techniques to perfect the procedure and to reduce remaining risks, and consensus on considerations such as standardized cerebral protection need to be reported.

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