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Right axillary arterial perfusion for descending thoracic or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair with open proximal anastomosis through left thoracotomy
We examined the effectiveness of right axillary arterial perfusion through an interposed Dacron graft in the prevention of cerebral embolism or complications related to ascending aortic cannulation in open pro...
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Infradiaphragmatic malperfusion of acute aortic dissection associated with previous abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
To evaluate the association of previous abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) graft replacement with infradiaphragmatic malperfusion in patients with acute aortic dissection.
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A treatment strategy for early thrombosed Stanford type A acute aortic dissection
Early thrombosed aortic dissection is a form of aortic dissection and includes the condition called aortic intramural hematoma. It was generally considered as surgical emergency. However, the optimal treatment...
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Open AccessGiant intercostal aneurysm complicated by Stanford type B acute aortic dissection in patients with type 1 neurofibromatosis
Vascular involvement is rare in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). It is often missed because it is usually asymptomatic. We report a case of a 42 years old male with neurofibromatosis type 1 who presented with l...
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Endovascular stent-grafting of anastomotic pseudoaneurysms following thoracic aortic surgery
Anastomotic pseudoaneurysm is a rare but life-threatening complication after thoracic aortic surgery. Endovascular stent-grafting is a less invasive treatment for thoracic aortic aneurysm; however, its clinica...
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Surgical stabilization of multiple rib fractures successfully achieved with the use of long metalic plates
Surgical stabilization of multiple rib fractures in 5 male patients was successfully achieved with the use of orthopedic A-O metalic plates, which are called reconstruction plates. In each patient, we prevente...
