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Title: Novel hybrid management for aortic dissection with crevasse in the vicinity of critical branching: report of 53 cases
Author(s): X. Wu , O. Hui , S. Ding , Q. Yue , J. Zhang
Journal: Acta Cardiologica
Volume: 69    Issue: 3   Date: 2014   
Pages: 261-264
DOI: 10.2143/AC.69.3.3027828

Abstract :
Open surgery for aortic dissection with crevasse in the vicinity of critical branching (CVCB-AD) is frequently associated with several complications and a high mortality rate. We report the management of 53 patients with CVCB-AD who underwent a novel hybrid procedure including both open surgery and endovascular stenting. During the follow-up period no paraplegia, stroke, renal failure, or bleeding was observed, and no elective or emergency surgical conversion was required, suggesting that this hybrid procedure is a feasible, safe, and effective strategy for the treatment of CVCB-AD.