An optimized retroperitoneal approach for open aortic repair by partially removing the tenth rib without incising the pleura and diaphragm

The ninth intercostal thoracoretroperitoneal incision is the most common approach for open repair of suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm or abdominal aortic dissection, which necessitates incision of the pleura and diaphragm and may lead to cardiorespiratory distress postoperatively. We optimized t...

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Main Authors: Yuewei Wang, MD, Lijia Cui, MD, Fangda Li, MD, Bao Liu, MD, Changwei Liu, MD, Yuehong Zheng, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-09-01
Series:Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352667X16300030