Open brachiocephalic artery stent for static obstruction caused by acute type A aortic dissection

Abstract

Brachiocephalic artery dissection complicated by acute type A aortic dissection occasionally causes cerebral malperfusion. Although immediate central aortic repair has been the standard treatment for aortic dissection, dissection in supra-aortic vessels frequently remains after the surgery. The residual brachiocephalic artery dissection is reported to be associated with late neurological events. Therefore, additional intervention for brachiocephalic artery dissection during central aortic repair should be considered in selected cases. In this report, we describe two cases requiring open brachiocephalic artery stenting simultaneous with central aortic repair. There were no neurological or stent induced complications at latest follow-up.