Case Reports (Table 1)
Hong Kong: A 60 year, female diagnosed with a Type III Aortic dissection (AD) and arch aneurysm who underwent total arch replacement (TAR) with FET using a branched Evita-open-NEO. Patient details are provided in table 1. There was no significant oozing encountered after protamine administration. Transfusion was according to thromboelastometry guided coagulation management (TGCM) with no further postoperative transfusion was required. She was neurologically intact and discharged on day 12.
Chennai: A 54-year male was diagnosed to have ascending and aortic arch aneurysm (5.2cm at zone 1) with Type B AD. Patient details are provided in table 1. After protamine administration there was continuous oozing from the polyester segment of the prosthesis. Oozing was controlled by covering the prosthesis with Surgicel-Fibrillar (Johnson & Johnson) and pressurized packing with gauze for few minutes. Blood transfusion and postoperative drain as in table 1. He was discharged on the 10th postoperative day and follow-up CT aortogram was done (Figure 1A/B).
Melbourne: An 81 year old male underwent TAR with FET technique using trifurcate 30/40/180mm E-vita-Open-NEO HP. In addition he received a Bioprosthetic Bentall’s procedure and coronary artery bypass graft (Left internal mammary artery and Left Radial). Patient details are provided in table 1. Blood and products were transfused according to TGCM. No excessive oozing from the fabric of the graft or any of its links has been observed, and drain losses were minimal. Postoperative details elaborated in Table 1. Palliation was instituted as per family wishes (Figure 1C/D).