The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2016
A feasibility study of total endovascular aortic arch replacement: From stent-graft design to preclinical testing.
This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of total endovascular repair of the aortic arch using a novel designed stent-graft system (Yanger stent-graft system; Lifetech Scientific, Shenzhen, China) in vitro and in a canine model. ⋯ Total endovascular repair of aortic arch with the novel designed Yanger stent-graft system is safe and feasible in preclinical studies. With a better understanding of preclinical knowledge, patient selection criteria and first-in-human studies will be addressed.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Apr 2016
Editorial Biography Historical ArticleThe American Association for Thoracic Surgery Centennial Committee, Historical Perspectives: Fredrick G. Kergin, MD (1907-1974).