Glossary/Surgical Procedures

Hemiarch Replacement.

A surgical procedure that replaces the ascending aorta and the underside (lesser curvature) of the aortic arch. Less extensive than a full arch replacement and commonly performed during Type A dissection repair.

Definition

What is hemiarch replacement?

A surgical procedure that replaces the ascending aorta and the underside (lesser curvature) of the aortic arch. Less extensive than a full arch replacement and commonly performed during Type A dissection repair.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Aortic Arch Replacement
A complex surgical procedure to replace the curved portion of the aorta that gives rise to the br...
Type A Dissection
An aortic dissection that involves the ascending aorta, regardless of where the tear originates. ...
Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
A surgical technique in which the patient's body temperature is lowered significantly and blood c...
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