title: Extended aortic arch replacement through the L-incision approach.
abstract: There are various methods for approaching the aortic arch, such as median sternotomy or lateral thoracotomy. However, accessing the site of distal anastomosis is problematic when the distal arch is extensively involved. We report a case of extended aortic arch replacement and coronary artery bypass through the L-incision approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Eulji University School of Medicine, Korea.
authors.forename: Jin-Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Jung-Joo
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.forename: Hyun-Min
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: Tae-Yeon
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Aneurysm; Aorta, arch