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Utilization of Zenith Alpha Thoracic 2.0 to facilitate physician-modified triple retrograde inner branched endovascular repair of the aortic arch via a single percutaneous femoral access

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair offers a less invasive alternative to open surgery for complex aortic arch pathologies. However, access to dedicated total arch fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic repair devices remains limited. Physician-modified endografts represent a feasible and adaptable strategy in such cases. In this report, we describe the use of the Zenith Alpha Thoracic 2.0 (ZTA2) (Cook Medical) stent graft in the creation of a physician-modified, triple inner-branched device specifically designed for total endovascular repair of the aortic arch. Key device-specific modifications and procedural techniques that facilitate arch repair are discussed.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.102017

Authors: Carrie Tackett, Kenneth Han, Gregory Estrera, Fernando Fleischman, Sukgu M. Han

Institutions: University of Southern California, Keck Hospital of USC

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250