What is thoracoabdominal aneurysm?

A thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulging in the aorta that extends from the chest to the abdomen. Thoracoabdominal aneurysms are often one of the most complex aortic aneurysms to treat due to the complexity of their location.

What is Gelweave?

Gelweave™ Valsalva is the first aortic root graft in the world, indicated for the repair and substitution of damaged thoracic aorta in cases of aneurysm, dissection and coarctation. It has a unique design, prepared in 3 sections: body, skirt and collar. Category: Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular.

What is a coselli graft?

Gelweave™ Coselli Thoracoabdominal Graft is a polyester prosthesis for the repair of the thoracoabdominal aorta. Versions available with lateral branches of Gelseal and Gelweave for the individual fixation of the main aortic branches. Category: Cardiac, Vascular and Endovascular.

What is a vascutek graft?

Detailed Description: The Vascutek Hybrid device is designed for use during a frozen elephant trunk procedure. Each system is comprised of a fully sealed traditional prosthesis which is stented at the distal end. The traditional prosthesis component is representative of current Gelweave™ product.

What is Thoracoabdominal repair?

Open thoracoabdominal repair is the conventional surgical approach in the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs). The goal of this procedure is to replace the diseased section of aorta to prevent aortic rupture or dissection. Both can be fatal events.

What is thoracoabdominal incision?

ABSTRACT The left thoracoabdominal incision is ap- proaching its first century of use. Its history is reviewed. The incision provides wide exposure of the spleen, stomach, left hemidiaphragm, aorta, and esophagus; expo- sure is not limited to the distal esophagus.

What is the frozen elephant trunk technique?

A relatively new approach is the frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique, which potentially allows combined lesions of the thoracic aorta to be treated in a 1-stage procedure combining endovascular treatment with conventional surgery using a hybrid prosthesis.

What is type B aortic dissection?

Aortic dissections are classified into two types: type B dissection involves a tear in the descending part of the aorta and may extend into the abdomen, whereas type A dissection develops in the ascending part of the aorta just as it branches off the heart.

What is stent graft?

Find a Doctor. An endovascular stent graft is a fabric tube, supported by a metal mesh, called a stent that is used to support a weak spot in an artery, called an aneurysm – in many cases, an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

What is PTFE graft?

PTFE Grafts PFTE, also known as Teflon, is a synthetic material, readily available. It has been shown that PTFE grafts are easy to implant, cannulate with ease and carry a relatively low rate of infection. PTFE grafts can typically be used for dialysis within 2-3 weeks.

What is Thoracoabdominal injury?

Thoracoabdominal injuries involve both the thoracic and abdominal cavities. This may be caused by a single missile that traverses the diaphragm or by multiple injuries involving both cavities.

What is dissection of thoracoabdominal aorta?

Thoracoabdominal aortic dissection (TAAD) is defined as separation of the layers of the tunica media by ingress of the blood, producing a false lumen (FL) with variable proximal or distal extension. It is not an infrequent clinical entity and constitute 40% of all dissections.