The Mayo Clinic approach to repair of adult vascular ring Jan. 28, 2021 Overview Mostrar la transcripción Overview Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., a pediatric and congenital cardiac surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, describes the surgical repair strategy for adults with vascular rings — specifically, right aortic arch and aberrant left subclavian. This technique, developed by Alberto Pochettino, M.D., and Thomas C. Bower, M.D., involves two stages: Transposition of the subclavian artery to the carotid via an incision in the neck Replacement of the aortic segment containing the Kommerell's diverticulum via a right thoracotomy Dr. Stephens explains the technique using diagrams and operative footage in the context of two clinical cases. VID-20509088 Profesionales médicos The Mayo Clinic approach to repair of adult vascular ring