Safety of left innominate vein division during aortic arch surgery
Sudhakar C, Elefteriades J. Safety of left innominate vein division during aortic arch surgery. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2000, 70: 856-858. PMID: 11016323, DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01498-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAorta, ThoracicBrachiocephalic VeinsFemaleHumansLigationMaleMediastinal NeoplasmsMethodsMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsTreatment OutcomeConceptsLeft innominate veinUpper extremity edemaExtremity edemaMediastinal tumorNeurologic symptomsSignificant long-term morbidityAortic arch surgeryDistal aortic anastomosisLong-term morbidityArch replacementArch surgeryExtent of involvementMultiorgan dysfunctionInnominate veinVein divisionEarly patientsMedian sternotomyAortic anastomosisMean ageSurgical approachAortic archMediastinal structuresArm elevationPatientsLocal anatomy