Title of article :
Total endovascular repair of a malpositioneted frozen elephant trunk with Thoraflex hybrid prosthesis: A case report
Author/Authors :
Buia ، Francesco Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Radiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department - S.Orsola Hospital - University of Bologna , Marco ، Luca Di Cardiac Surgery Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department - S.Orsola Hospital - University of Bologna , Pacini ، Davide Cardiac Surgery Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department - S.Orsola Hospital - University of Bologna , Lovato ، Luigi Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Radiology Unit, Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Department - S.Orsola Hospital - University of Bologna
Abstract :
We report a case of a 56-year-old male who underwent Frozen Elephant Trunk procedure for residual type A chronic aortic dissection, complicated by the release of the distal endovascular portion of the hybrid prosthesis in the false lumen. This complication was successfully treated with a totally endovascular approach.
Keywords :
Aortic Dissection , Endovascular Repair , Frozen Elephant Trunk
Journal title :
Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research (JCVTR)
Journal title :
Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research (JCVTR)
