Midline exposure of the thoracoabdominal aorta

Ann Thorac Surg. 2000 Jun;69(6):1951-3. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01275-3.

Abstract

Extended aortic replacement from the aortic arch to the descending thoracic or thoracoabdominal aorta has been performed through a left thoracotomy or a thoracoabdominal incision combined with or without a median sternotomy. However, a left thoracotomy incision may be unfavorable when dense adhesion of the lung is anticipated. We report a redo patient who underwent simultaneous replacements of the aortic arch and the thoracoabdominal aorta through a midline incision without entering the left pleural cavity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Thoracotomy / methods*