Frozen elephant trunk procedure after failed thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Folkmann ◽  
G Weiss ◽  
ML Harrer ◽  
M Gorlitzer ◽  
R Moidl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Frozen Elephant Trunk ◽  
Elephant Trunk ◽  
Aortic Repair ◽  
Elephant Trunk Procedure

scholarly journals Bail-out thoracic endovascular aortic repair for incorrect deployment of frozen elephant trunk into the false lumen

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 947-949
Author(s):  
Motoharu Kawashima ◽  
Yoshikatsu Nomura ◽  
Masamichi Matsumori ◽  
Hirohisa Murakami
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
False Lumen ◽  
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Frozen Elephant Trunk ◽  
Elephant Trunk ◽  
Descending Aorta ◽  
Aortic Repair ◽  
Enhanced Computed Tomography ◽  
Bail Out

Abstract We report a rare case of bail-out thoracic endovascular aortic repair after incorrect deployment of a frozen elephant trunk into the false lumen. A 54-year-old man presented to our department complaining of chest pain. Enhanced computed tomography revealed Stanford type A acute aortic dissection, which had a large entry site at the mid-descending aorta. Emergency total aortic arch replacement with a frozen elephant trunk was performed. Progressive intraoperative acidosis was observed. Immediate postoperative enhanced computed tomography showed that the distal end of the frozen elephant trunk was deployed into the false lumen through the initial tear at the proximal descending aorta. We performed emergency thoracic endovascular aortic repair through a fenestration made into the intimal flap using an Outback LTD re-entry device. The patient was discharged home on postoperative day 67 after a complete recovery.

Retrograde Ascending Dissection After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Combined With the Chimney Technique and Successful Open Repair Using the Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koji Hirano ◽  
Toshiya Tokui ◽  
Bun Nakamura ◽  
Ryosai Inoue ◽  
Masahiro Inagaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Frozen Elephant Trunk ◽  
Elephant Trunk ◽  
Chimney Technique ◽  
Aortic Repair ◽  
Elephant Trunk Technique ◽  
Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique

The chimney technique can be combined with thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) to both obtain an appropriate landing zone and maintain blood flow of the arch vessels. However, surgical repair becomes more complicated if retrograde type A aortic dissection occurs after TEVAR with the chimney technique. We herein report a case involving a 73-year-old woman who developed a retrograde ascending dissection 3 months after TEVAR for acute type B aortic dissection. To ensure an adequate proximal sealing distance, the proximal edge of the stent graft was located at the zone 2 level and an additional bare stent was placed at the left subclavian artery (the chimney technique) at the time of TEVAR. Enhanced computed tomography revealed an aortic dissection involving the ascending aorta and aortic arch. Surgical aortic repair using the frozen elephant trunk technique was urgently performed. The patient survived without stroke, paraplegia, renal failure, or other major complications. Retrograde ascending dissection can occur after TEVAR combined with the chimney technique. The frozen elephant trunk technique is useful for surgical repair in such complicated cases.

scholarly journals The surgical management of type IA endoleak after thoracic endovascular aortic repair

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 346-353
Author(s):  
Yaojun Dun ◽  
Yi Shi ◽  
Hongwei Guo ◽  
Yanxiang Liu ◽  
Xiangyang Qian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Management ◽  
Circulatory Arrest ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Elephant Trunk ◽  
Direct Closure ◽  
Aortic Repair ◽  
Type Ia

Abstract OBJECTIVES Our goal was to investigate the surgical strategy for type Ia endoleak after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) by reporting our experiences. METHODS From November 2012 to September 2019, a total of 23 patients received surgical management for type Ia endoleak after TEVAR. RESULTS The operations included total arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk technique in 15 patients, direct closure of the endoleak in 2 patients, hybrid aortic arch repair in 4 patients, arch debranching with TEVAR in 1 patient and left common carotid artery to left subclavian artery bypass with TEVAR in 1 patient. Among 21 patients with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), the mean CPB and aortic cross-clamp times were 146.7 ± 42.2 and 81.0 ± 43.3 min, respectively. The selective cerebral perfusion time was 18.8 ± 8.2 min in 17 patients with hypothermic circulatory arrest. The in-hospital mortality was 8.7% (2/23). Type Ia endoleak was sealed successfully after surgery in 95.5% (21/22) of patients. The follow-up data were available for all 21 survivors. The median follow-up period was 18 months (range 1–84 months). During the follow-up period, a total of 8 patients died or had aortic events, including 5 deaths and 6 aortic events. CONCLUSIONS Different surgical strategies could be selected to treat patients with type Ia endoleak after TEVAR, with acceptable early and late outcomes.

scholarly journals An unusual case of Thoraflex displacement after blunt thoracic trauma during skiing

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 274-275
Author(s):  
Luca Di Marco ◽  
Luca Botta ◽  
Giacomo Murana ◽  
Davide Pacini
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Aortic Dissection ◽  
Thoracic Trauma ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair ◽  
Blunt Thoracic Trauma ◽  
Frozen Elephant Trunk ◽  
Elephant Trunk ◽  
Hybrid Prosthesis ◽  
Elephant Trunk Procedure

Abstract We present a case of a patient, who had previously undergone a frozen elephant trunk procedure for acute non-A–non-B aortic dissection, and developed a traumatic new entry tear due to the displacement of the hybrid prosthesis while skiing. An emergency thoracic endovascular aortic repair was performed without postoperative complications.

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