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Two Cases of Satisfactory False Lumen Thrombosis Achieved via Total Arch Replacement Using the Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique for Chronic Aortic Dissection

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report two cases of chronic aortic dissection (CAD) that were successfully treated with total arch replacement (TAR) using frozen elephant trunk (FET). Case 1 was a 64-year-old female with incidentally detected CAD. Surgery was planned due to progressive aortic enlargement. The primary entry was in the distal arch, and TAR with FET was performed. Case 2 was a 53-year-old male with an abnormal chest radiography, later diagnosed as CAD. He also underwent TAR with FET. Both patients were discharged without complications. Postoperative computed tomography at six months showed true lumen expansion and favorable false lumen thrombosis.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.95104

Authors: Daigo Shinoda, Kosuke Miyoshi, Nobu Yokoyama, Manabu Shiraishi

Institution: Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415399125