Chest closure after rib‐cross thoracotomy for descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
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The fixation system consisting of a titanium plate and three pairs of claws can fix the ribs externally. This may contribute to preserve the normal thoracic structure and could result in a significant reduction in the period of ventilator dependency.
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A versatile extracorporeal circuit for use during repair of descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms in high-risk patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunction: a novel approach to a significant perfusion management dilemma.
The incidence of ischemic complications associated with repair of descending and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms has been significantly reduced by the use of distal aortic perfusion with moderate hypothermia, cerebral spinal fluid drainage, and segmental sequential clamping techniques. However, because the maintenance of proximal perfusion, the adequacy of left heart bypass (LHB), and the abi...
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