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Self‐Expanding Endovascular Stent‐Graft Implant for Treatment of Descending Aortic Diseases
Author(s) -
Stolf Noedir A. G.,
Fernandes Paulo M. Pêgo,
Souza Luciano R.,
Moitinho Rilson,
Arteaga Edmundo,
Jatene Adib D.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
echocardiography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1540-8175
pISSN - 0742-2822
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8175.1985.tb01241.x
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , aortic arch , stent , ascending aorta , aortic dissection , dissection (medical) , descending aorta , aorta , implant , aortic aneurysm , aneurysm , aortic valve replacement , radiology , stenosis
Background: Aneurysms and dissections involving the descending thoracic aorta and the distal portion of the aortic arch are difficult to resolve surgically. The introduction of endovascular self‐expanding stent‐grafts has simplified the operation. Given the complications associated with their peripheral placement, we explored the feasibility of surgical insertion. Methods: Thirteen patients underwent surgical insertion of a stent‐graft into the aortic arch via longitudinal aortotomy. Six patients had aneurysms (ruptured in two, and seven dissections (acute in two, ruptured in one). Five patients also underwent associated procedures including aortic valve replacement (one), ascending aorta replacement (two), arch replacement (one), and coronary artery bypass (one). Results: There was one intraoperative death due to ascending aortic dissection, and two hospital deaths due to multiple complications. Of ten patients discharged, one died 3 months postoperatively. The remaining survivors are well, and imaging studies confirmed adequate correction of the aortic disease. Conclusions: The use of this technique simplifies the operation and treatment of particular cases of aortic disease. The observed morbidity and mortality are due to factors independent of the technique.