The Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Aneurysm Repair, 2012

These illustrations were part of a radiologic poster exhibit and helped provide a comprehensive overview of a relatively new surgical aortic procedure called the Elephant Trunk Technique. The goal is to reduce complications during repair of extensive aortic aneurysms (i.e. involving the ascending and descending thoracic aortic) as a staged procedure.  This series of illustrations provide a detailed description of the surgical procedure and the post-operative appearance for radiologists.

Poster presentation

Poster inset

Surface anatomy of Type A Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm.

Division of the ascending aorta and roof of aortic arch.

Complete anastomosis of superior (ascending) limb of graft prosthesis.

Anastomosis of distal end of the Elephant Trunk and thedescending thoracic aorta.

Completed Elephant Trunk procedure.