New access to facilitate endovascular repair of descending aorta aneurysms

Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Apr;77(4):1445-7. doi: 10.1016/S0003-4975(03)01007-5.

Abstract

Coexisting arterial diseases and endoprosthesis to peripheral-vessel mismatch may impair conventional femoral access for endovascular treatment of descending aorta aneurysms. Furthermore, previous abdominal operations can make an optional aortic-iliac approach more difficult. We introduced a new minimally invasive access through the aortic arch, which completely avoids the aortic-iliac access and minimizes surgical trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Stents