Autograft aortic arch extension and sleeve resection for bronchial compression after interrupted aortic arch repair

Autor: Talat Z. Khan, David N. Campbell, Max B. Mitchell, Warren H. Toews
Rok vydání: 2002
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Zdroj: The Annals of thoracic surgery. 73(6)
ISSN: 0003-4975
Popis: Successful correction of bronchial compression and severe bronchomalacia complicating repair of interrupted aortic arch was achieved using transverse aortic arch extension with a pulmonary artery autograft and left bronchial sleeve resection. This procedure increased space within the aortic arch and eliminated bronchial narrowing with excellent results.
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