After, Frozen Elephant trunk was achieved by deploying the hybrid quadriforcate prosthesis Vascutek Thoraflex 32/40mm over the guide-wire previously positioned in descending aorta. The prosthesis was then anastomosed to the aorta by means of a running 3/0 prolene suture, with external Teflon felt strip. The systemic flow was re-established via the 10mm perfusion branch of the Thoraflex prosthesis, employing an additional pump, and the prosthesis was clamped proximally. Hemostasis of the distal aortic anastomosis is the established.
Frozen Elephant Trunk (Thoraflex)