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Surgical Treatment

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Replacement of the aortic arch for degenerative aneurysms is a standardized procedure which can be performed with a low risk. Both operative technique and cerebral discussion are still the subject of controversial discussion. In many patients standard arch replacement using hypothermic arrest yields excellent results. Technical modifications should be kept in mind to be able to apply an individulized approach to patient and aortic pathology in difficult situations.

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Schäfers, HJ. (2006). Surgical Treatment. In: Rousseau, H., Verhoye, JP., Heautot, JF. (eds) Thoracic Aortic Diseases. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg . https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-38309-3_10

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