Physician-modified “fenestrated” Gore thoracic branch endoprosthesis (TBE) for zone 0 hybrid arch repair

<h2>Abstract:</h2> Despite advances in endovascular repair of aortic arch pathologies, the gold standard remains open surgical repair. Two single-branched options for zone 0 exist in the United States for high-risk patients. Both systems require adjunctive multiple cervical debranching, which carries significant morbidity. We describe a practical endovascular solution that simplifies modification, implantation, and adjunctive cervical debranching, by performing a single left carotid transposition and creating an additional fenestration within the existing Gore TBE platform (FEN-TBE). We present our initial series of 6 patients.

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Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
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2026-01-13
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvscit.2026.102130
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Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
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Physician-modified “fenestrated” Gore thoracic branch endoprosthesis (TBE) for zone 0 hybrid arch repair

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Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
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Physician-modified “fenestrated” Gore thoracic branch endoprosthesis (TBE) for zone 0 hybrid arch repair

Fernando Fleischman, Sukgu M. Han, George Pontikis, Cheong Jun Lee, Gregory Estrera
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<h2>Abstract:</h2> Despite advances in endovascular repair of aortic arch pathologies, the gold standard remains open surgical repair. Two single-branched options for zone 0 exist in the United States for high-risk patients. Both systems require adjunctive multiple cervical debranching, which carries significant morbidity. We describe a practical endovascular solution that simplifies modification, implantation, and adjunctive cervical debranching, by performing a single left carotid transposition and creating an additional fenestration within the existing Gore TBE platform (FEN-TBE). We present our initial series of 6 patients.

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative TechniquesVol. 12(3)
University of Southern California (US), NorthShore University HealthSystem (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 90%
Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
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