Asian J Surg
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Comparative Study
Supra-aortic vessel reconstruction in total arch replacement for acute type A dissection: Comparison of en bloc and separate graft techniques.
To compare the outcomes of the en bloc and branched graft techniques for supra-aortic vessel reconstruction in total arch replacement (TAR) for acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). ⋯ The modified en bloc technique could achieve comparable early and mid-term outcomes to the branched graft technique in patients undergoing TAR for ATAAD. This approach may be an alternative technique for ATAAD patients with intact supra-aortic arch vessels.