En bloc versus branched graft technique for supra-aortic vessel reimplantation in total arch replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objectives Total arch replacement (TAR) necessitates reimplantation of supra-aortic vessels to preserve blood flow to the brain and upper body. En bloc (EB) or branched graft (BG) techniques are commonly performed for this, however, their comparative superiority remains under debate. Our me...

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Main Authors: Kristine Santos, Kensei Oya, Tulio Caldonazo, Tomasz Płonek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-025-03468-w
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