Publications by authors named "K O Barbuhatti"

Article Synopsis
  • * The video tutorial covers a specific case where a stent graft was excluded from blood flow using total transection of the aortic arch and abdominal aorta.
  • * The procedure involves off-pump aortic grafting and debranching of the left carotid and subclavian arteries to successfully manage the situation.
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The prognosis after heart transplantation continues to improve. Therefore, the prevention of chronic post-transplant sequelae, such as chronic kidney disease, allograft vasculopathy, and malignancies is becoming increasingly important. Everolimus, an inhibitor of the mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), is increasingly used for immunosuppression after heart transplantation.

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Surgery for acute type A aortic dissection is highly challenging, even in expert hands. The goal in such emergency circumstances is primarily to save the patient's life. To minimize the perioperative risk, surgeons often choose surgery involving only supracoronary ascending aortic and hemiarch replacement.

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Stanford type A acute aortic dissection is an inherently lethal condition that is regarded as a surgical emergency. The Bentall procedure is considered the gold standard for patients requiring aortic root replacement. However, this method can be technically difficult for less-experienced surgeons.

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