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Calafiore AM, Di Mauro M, Mestres CA, Di Giammarco G, Teodori G, Pomar JL, Weltert L, Bivona A, Gagliardi M, Iacò AL

Partial clamping of the brachiocephalic trunk for total ascending aorta replacement without circulatory arrest: early and midterm results.

Heart Surg Forum. 2004;7(3):E201-4, PMID: 15262603

The aim of this study was to evaluate in elective patients the early and midterm results of partial clamping of the brachiocephalic trunk (BCT) for total ascending aorta replacement (TAAR) without circulatory arrest. Contraindications to the procedure were BCT/aortic arch calcifications and chronic aortic dissection.

CARDIAC & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS