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Internet video of the week : Minimally invasive Total arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk
Monday, January 5, 2015
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Source URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckuaoBlScSo
This patient presented with a large distal arch and proximal descending aortic aneurysm (7 cm). He underwent a Total Arch Replacement and Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure using the Thoraflex Hybrid Graft (Vascutek Terumo). The entire operation was performed via a hemi-sternotomy (half incision size). He had an enhanced recovery and was discharged home on postoperative day 6.
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