1.1 Purpose The last decade has substantially broadened treatment options for patients with
thoracic aortic pathology involving the aortic arch. Traditionally, treatment of aortic arch …

These guidelines, endorsed by both the EACTS and STS, represent the official viewpoint on
this topic. They show a commitment to ongoing improvement, as regular updates will be …

1.1. Purpose The last decade has substantially broadened treatment options for patients
with thoracic aortic pathology involving the aortic arch. Traditionally, treatment of aortic arch …

Objective Combined disease of the aortic arch and the proximal descending aorta remains a
surgical challenge. The Thoraflex Hybrid graft (Vascutek, Inchinnan, United Kingdom) …

OBJECTIVES Our goal was to present our 15-year experience (2001–2015) with the frozen
elephant trunk (FET) technique. METHODS A total of 251 patients (82 with aortic aneurysms …

Objective We report on a large series of patients treated at the S. Orsola Hospital, University
of Bologna (Bologna, Italy) and Hannover Medical School (Hannover, Germany), with the …

OBJECTIVES: In patients with acute aortic dissection involving the arch and the descending
aorta (AADA DeBakey type I), performing a total aortic arch replacement with the frozen …

OBJECTIVES: The aortic valve-sparing David procedure has been applied to the elective
treatment of patients with aortic aneurysms with excellent results. The use of this technique …

OBJECTIVES To evaluate early and mid-term clinical outcomes and to assess the potential
of the frozen elephant trunk technique to induce remodelling of downstream aortic segments …

OBJECTIVES Aortic arch surgery is associated with substantial perioperative risks. New
prostheses as well as novel perfusion techniques have been developed to reduce the risks …