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ArticleCVIR endovascular2026

Outcomes of Castor single-branched stent graft combined with in situ fenestration left subclavian artery in aortic arch disease: a single-center experience.

Fanyun Liu, Jianming Sun, Yikuan Chen, Xiaotong Qi, Hailong Luo

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Fanyun LiuDepartment of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No 76, Linjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China.
Jianming SunDepartment of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No 76, Linjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China.
Yikuan ChenDepartment of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No 76, Linjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China.
Xiaotong QiDepartment of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No 76, Linjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China.
Hailong LuoDepartment of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No 76, Linjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China. surgeonhailong@cqmu.edu.cn.

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Chongqing Municipal Science and Technology Bureau 2025MSXM80
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backgroundTo evaluate outcomes of Castor single-branched stent graft combined with in situ fenestration of the left subclavian artery for aortic arch disease.

methodsA retrospective analysis of 30 patients undergoing TEVAR with Castor stent that was first implanted with the branch in the left common carotid artery (LCCA) followed by in situ fenestration of the left subclavian (LSA) between March 2022 and March 2024 was conducted. Perioperative and follow-up data were collected and analyzed.

resultsThe study retrospective analysis of 30 patients comprised 16 (53.3%) with acute type B aortic dissections, 6 (20%) with thoracic aortic aneurysms, 2 (6.7%) with intramural hematoma, and 6 (20%) with penetrating aortic ulceration. The technical success rate was 96.7% (29/30). One patient required carotid-axillary bypass due to subclavian artery lateral wall opening. There were no cases of mortality, stroke, upper limb ischemia, paraplegia, or stent graft-induced new entry within the 30-day follow-up period. Median hospitalization was 11 (IQR, 9-14) days, with a median follow-up of 12 (IQR, 8-19) months. One patient (3.3%) suffered a fall-related cerebral hemorrhage unrelated to the procedure. Another (3.3%) developed left upper limb ischemia due to stent angulation, corrected with a cover stent. Subclavian artery patency was 96.6% (28/29), and carotid artery patency was 100%. No deaths, endoleaks, or stent migrations occurred.

conclusionThe Castor stent combined with in situ fenestration is a feasible, effective, and safe strategy for aortic arch disease repair, especially in providing alternative approaches for aortic diseases that require reconstruction in both branches.

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Aortic archAortic arch branchesCastor single-branched stent-graftIn situ laser fenestrationThoracic endovascular aortic repair

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PMCPMC12831746

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