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The best treatment for a right-sided aortic arch (RAA) and Kommerell diverticulum (KD) has not been determined due to the rarity of these conditions. The current trend in the treatment of this disease is to increase the endovascular approach without a sternotomy. We describe a rare condition with an association of an RAA with a KD of an aberrant left subclavian artery and an anomalous right vertebral artery originating from the aortic arch (AVA). The left vertebral artery was missing. Also, there was an incomplete circle of Willis due to the absence of the left and right posterior communication arteries. Therefore, the AVA was the only artery to supply the vertebral-basilar system. In our case, a simple thoracic endovascular aortic repair was not suitable because of the sharply curved arch and short landing zone. Also, a debranching thoracic endovascular aortic repair was not appropriate because that approach would not permit reconstruction of the AVA. The patient successfully underwent a total arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk technique. This procedure could be an effective option for patients with RAAs with KDs associated with another arch vessel anomaly.

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Total arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk technique for a right-sided aortic arch with a Kommerell diverticulum and aberrant right vertebral artery