Key result
The 'frozen elephant trunk' technique using hybrid grafts is an effective and safe method for aortic arch reconstruction, though current devices continue to require improvement.
Why the study?
There is an increasing need for universal, durable, and easy-to-use hybrid devices for the frozen elephant trunk technique across various aortic pathologies.
The 'frozen elephant trunk' technique is a safe and effective method for aortic arch reconstruction, with ongoing improvements in hybrid grafts expected to increase its implementation.
Supports FET consideration in aortic arch cases; leaves open need for ideal hybrid grafts and prospective trials.
The analysis of the gained experience in treatment of patients with pathology of the arch and descending portion of the aorta is suggestive that the 'frozen elephant trunk' technique is an effective and safe method. In this connection, there is an increasing need for universal hybrid devices characterized by ease of use and durability in various aortic pathologies. Discussed in the article is the state of the art of the technology of treatment of patient with aortic arch pathology by means of hybrid grafts, followed by comparative analysis of currently used vascular hybrid prostheses, and although none of the hybrid grafts available worldwide is either universal or ideal, the grafts for the 'frozen elephant trunk' procedure continue to be improved, which will inevitably lead to wide implementation of this technique.
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Shadanov et al. (2021) conducted a review in Pathology of the arch and descending portion of the aorta. Hybrid grafts for the 'frozen elephant trunk' technique was evaluated. The 'frozen elephant trunk' technique using hybrid grafts is an effective and safe method for aortic arch reconstruction, though current devices continue to require improvement.
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