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. 1995;22(2):162–165.

Retrograde replacement of the thoracic aorta.

D A Cooley 1
PMCID: PMC325235  PMID: 7647599

Abstract

A technique is described for replacement of the entire thoracic aorta. In this "pull-through" technique, which utilizes hypothermic circulatory arrest, the graft is implanted in a retrograde fashion, thus providing protection for the spinal cord and brain and avoiding injury to the vagus and phrenic nerves.

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