Use of glue without graft replacement for type A dissections: a new surgical technique.
A new surgical technique for treating type A aortic dissections is described. It consists of the exclusive and extensive use of surgical glue without replacing a segment of the ascending aorta. Since 1984, 21 patients were operated on using this technique. No operative mortality occurred and one reoperation for redissection was required. The technique is simple and safe and yields excellent short-term and long-term results.
Service de Chirurgie Cardio-vasculaire, Höpital Broussais, Paris, France.
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Fabiani
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Jebara
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DeLoche
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Carpentier
D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005780:Gelatin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D012118:Resorcinols / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D012118:Resorcinols; D014014:Tissue Adhesives; C027813:gelatin-resorcinol-formaldehyde tissue adhesive; D005557:Formaldehyde; D005780:Gelatin