What is "aortopexy"

n. A surgical procedure in which the aortic arch is fixated to the sternum, so that the tracheal lumen is pulled open.

Aortopexy is a surgical procedure in which the aortic arch is fixated to the sternum. It results in the tracheal lumen being pulled open. It is used to treat severe tracheomalacia or tracheal compression.

Category:Vascular surgery