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Igor Vendramin1, Nunzio Davide de Manna1, Sandro Sponga1, Andrea Lechiancole1, Massimo Sponza2, Elisabetta Auci3, Uberto Bortolotti1, Ugolino Livi1,4.
Abstract
We report a patient who presented with paraplegia after ascending aorta and arch replacement using the frozen elephant trunk technique. Immediate postoperatively cerebrospinal fluid drainage allowed successful reversal of spinal cord injury. Early awakening of patients following a frozen elephant trunk technique is mandatory because it allows recognition and treatment of this complication by prompt cerebrospinal liquor drainage. © Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons 2021.Entities:
Keywords: Aorta; Aortic dissection; Frozen elephant trunk; Paraplegia
Year: 2021 PMID: 35221560 PMCID: PMC8857386 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-021-01288-w
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg ISSN: 0970-9134