A Clampless Aortoprosthetic End to Side Anastomotic Device with Large Diameter Aortic Puncher

Abstract

Introduction: To facilitate safe anastomosis of a vascular prosthesis onto the proximal ascending aorta without side clamping, a clampless anastomotic device with large diameter aortic puncher was developed. Report: First, a vascular prosthesis is anastomosed onto the aorta without making a hole, then the aortic wall within the prosthesis is punched out using the device. Discussion: After further refinement of the present device, endovascular surgery with debranching could be performed more safely and quickly.

Keywords

• Aortic puncher
• Arterial anastomosis
• Clampless anastomosis