Aortic root and proximal aortic arch replacement (performed by a left-handed surgeon).
We present our standard technique of composite graft replacement performed by a left-handed surgeon. This procedure is performed with a 30-day mortality comparable to that of elective isolated aortic valve replacement.
Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland thierry.carrel@insel.ch.
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D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000601:surgery*; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D066231:Surgeons
aortic root; composite-graft; left-handed surgeon