Hybrid Antegrade Thoracic Aortic Stenting via a Temporary Ascending Aortic Graft Conduit for a Patient with Poor Peripheral Vascular Access

Abstract

In patients with poor peripheral vascular access, thoracic aortic stenting procedures can be technically very challenging. Antegrade aortic stent deployments during concomitant open ascending and arch procedures are well described, but the issue of long endovascular catheters and wires may make such an approach difficult and awkward. We describe a novel hybrid method involving a temporary graft conduit to the ascending aorta which is brought caudal toward the foot of the table to facilitate antegrade deployment of the thoracic stent graft.

Key Words

Aortic operation - Hybrid theater - Endovascular procedures

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