Hybrid repair of thoracic aortic arch aneurysm.

INTRODUCTION

Aortic arch pathology requiring surgery most often affects elderly patients with multiple co-morbidities and represents a significant challenge to both patient and surgeon.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This case report describes the repair of an 8.2 cm aortic arch aneurysm arising at the origin of the left subclavian artery using a combined endovascular and open surgical approach.

CONCLUSION

Hybrid techniques allow for the treatment of pathology that would otherwise not be amenable to surgery.