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  • Title: Total arch replacement through a median sternotomy for Kommerell's diverticulum.
    Author: Goto Y, Koyama Y, Hosoba S, Ogawa S, Fukaya S, Okawa Y.
    Journal: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann; 2018 Oct; 26(8):615-618. PubMed ID: 28076961.
    Abstract:
    Kommerell's diverticulum with a right aortic arch and aberrant left subclavian artery is a rare anomaly, and the optimal operative strategy has not yet been established. In particular, the approach to the diverticulum is controversial, with the greatest concern being whether or not to add a right thoracotomy to the median sternotomy for distal anastomosis. We successfully performed total arch replacement through a median sternotomy only, by referring to preoperative computed tomography. We think that if the aneurysm is in a shallow position from the tracheal bifurcation, total arch replacement is possible with a midline incision only.
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