Postoperative Dysphagia in Debranching Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair with Retroesophageal Carotid-Carotid Bypass.

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Postoperative Dysphagia in Debranching Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair with Retroesophageal Carotid-Carotid Bypass.

Ann Vasc Surg. 2017 Aug;43:315.e1-315.e4

Authors: Yoneyama F, Sato F, Tokunaga C, Sakamoto H, Enomoto Y, Watanabe Y, Hiramatsu Y

Abstract
A carotid-carotid bypass is commonly used in debranching thoracic endovascular aortic repair. When the bypass graft is placed in the retroesophageal position, the esophagus may be compressed by the graft from behind. Therefore, dysphagia may occur postoperatively as a serious complication. To avoid this issue, we recommend placing the bypass graft below the cricoid cartilage.

PMID: 28479429 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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