Open repair techniques in the aortic arch are still superior

For more details, please visit http://www.annalscts.com/article/view... "The large variety of methods and techniques used for approaching the aortic arch, protecting the encephalic structures, replacing the diseased aorta, and re-implanting the brachiocephalic vessels, attests the difficulties that the surgeon has to face and accounts for the mortality and morbidity still associated with surgery of the aortic arch." Dr Jean Bachet presents the keynote lecture - Open repair techniques in the aortic arch are still superior. Cite this article as: Bachet J. Open repair techniques in the aortic arch are still superior. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2018;7(3):328-344. doi: 10.21037/acs.2018.05.05 The Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery (ACS) is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal, focusing on the latest clinical evidence and surgical techniques. For more information regarding upcoming issues and manuscript submissions please visit www.annalscts.com.