Externalized transapical guidewire technique for complex aortic disease: a single-centre experience | Zendy

Takashi Murakami | Zendy; Akimasa Morisaki | Zendy; Shinsuke Nishimura | Zendy; Yosuke Takahashi | Zendy; Yoshito Sakon | Zendy; Mariko Nakano | Zendy; Etsuji Sohgawa | Zendy; Hiromichi Fujii | Zendy; Toshihiko Shibata | Zendy

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Externalized transapical guidewire technique for complex aortic disease: a single-centre experience

Author(s) -

Takashi Murakami,

Akimasa Morisaki,

Shinsuke Nishimura,

Yosuke Takahashi,

Yoshito Sakon,

Mariko Nakano,

Etsuji Sohgawa,

Hiromichi Fujii,

Toshihiko Shibata

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

european journal of cardio-thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.303

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1873-734X

pISSN - 1010-7940

DOI - 10.1093/ejcts/ezy349

Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , aortic arch , aorta , tamponade , stent , radiology , aortic repair

The through-and-through guidewire technique has been utilized for safe advancement of a high-profile stent graft delivery system through the tortuous aorta. A brachial-to-femoral configuration is most commonly established, but a few alternatives have been described. This study aimed to report our experience with the externalized transapical guidewire (ETAG) technique in patients who underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and to explore its utility, feasibility and safety.

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