Different therapeutic modalities for aortic arch disease combined with Kommerell's diverticulum: single-center experience with nine cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aortic arch disease with Kommerell's diverticulum is an uncommon but troublesome condition, and there are a variety of therapeutic modalities for treating this. We retrospectively analyzed cases who underwent open surgery to summarize different situations and approaches.

Methods

From November 2015 to January 2019, nine patients underwent operation for the mentioned disorder. Four patients with aortic dissection received total arch replacement. Two patients suffering from type B aortic dissection (TBAD) have accepted graft replacement from ascending aorta (aAO) to descending aorta. Two patients with true aneurysm and congenital malformation underwent graft bypass from aAO to descending aorta. One patient had graft replacement of descending aorta.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Chang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7578512 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature