Surgery for complications after thoracic endovascular aortic repair with arch vessel debranching: Role of imaging in preoperative planning.

Abstract

We describe here a series of patients who presented with failed hybrid arch and descending thoracic aortic aneurysm repairs, while highlighting the instrumental role that advanced medical imaging played in formulating an operative plan. Each case involved persistent 1A endoleaks and aneurysm sac growth after hybrid arch repairs tackled by arch debranching followed by thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Two open cases were described as well as one endovascular case. Imaging played a key role in elucidating the site of endoleak and in operative planning. These cases highlight the importance of multidisciplinary input between cardiac surgery, vascular surgery and radiology in management of complex aortic patients.