Unanticipated stenosis of the distal edge of frozen elephant trunk caused by retrograde perfusion: A case report
Although designed to reduce the risk of dSINE, Frozenix Partial ET may induce unforeseen complications. Particularly, its non-stent distal part can become stenotic under conditions of retrograde perfusion. Surgeons should carefully choose where to cannulate in patients with this device requiring redo surgery or ECMO support.
Authors
- Taiki Niki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0734-7333)
- Jiro Esaki
Institutions
- Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Cases
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s44215-025-00223-4
- Primary Topic
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00