Management of of arteriosclerotic aneurysm of the innominate artery
Schumacher, P.D.; Wright, C.B.
Surgery 85(5): 489-495
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6060 PMID: 373150 Document Number: 150816
Arteriosclerotic aneurysm of the innominate artery is an unusual lesion. Many previous approaches to this problem were attempted but the mortality rate remains significant and serious complications are frequent. Computerized axial tomography and noninvasive cerebrovascular methods are useful in managing this lesion. Vein grafts from the ascending aorta to the common carotid and subclavian arteries were used to revascularize a patient following resection of an innominate aneurysm.