1. Aortic Arch Replacement Using a Trifurcated Graft: Simple, Versatile, and Safe 
David Spielvogel, MD, James C. Halstead, MA (Cantab), MRCS, Matthias Meier, MD, Isaac Kadir, Steven L. Lansman, MD, PhD, Rohit Shahani, MD, Randall B. Griepp, MD 
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 
Volume 80, Issue 1, Pages (July 2005)
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2. Fig 1
Aortic arch resection using trifurcation graft reconstruction of the brachiocephalic vessels. (A) A typical aneurysm; (B) Division of the brachiocephalic vessels and aneurysm mobilization under HCA; (C) SCP via the trifurcated graft utilizing right axillary perfusion, and (D) the completed repair. (HCA = hypothermic circulatory arrest; SCP = selective cerebral perfusion.)
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3. Fig 2
Four alternatives for placement of the elephant trunk anastomosis using the trifurcated graft technique: (A) distal to the left subclavian artery [57 patients]; (B) between subclavian and left common carotid arteries [28 patients]; (C) between left common carotid and innominate arteries [6 patients]; and (D) proximal to all arch vessels [13 patients]. Proximal placement may be of benefit when no appropriate distal neck exists because of extensive arch dilatation, or the recurrent laryngeal nerve cannot clearly be visualized.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery  , 90-95DOI: ( /j.athoracsur )
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