The "open branch" technique: A new way to prevent paraplegia after total endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aneurysm

Abstract

Spinal cord ischemia (SCI) has been one of the most concerning complications after surgical and endovascular thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair "Open Branch" is an innovative technique to reduce the incidence of SCI Further studies in a larger number of patients with varying pathologies are needed to confirm the advantages of this technique.