The aneurysms of the innominate artery represent a rare form of aneurysmal disease. Management in an early elective basis is recommended due to the risk of stroke and rupture. Treatment options include open surgery, which is the gold standard, and endovascular repair. We describe the debranching-first technique and proximal arch replacement for a huge innominate artery aneurysm and discuss the surgical strategy for cannulation, perfusion and organ protection.
Keywords: aortic cannula sandblasting effect; brain protection; debranching-first; infrarenal aortic aneurysm; innominate artery aneurysm; proximal arch replacement; selective anterior cerebral perfusion.