Abstract
Surgical treatment of dissecting aneurysm is still considered most difficult due to the complexity of the disease and structural destruction of the aorta. We have developed a new operative technique for aortic dissection, the Ivalon sponge occlusion method, designed to promote thrombus formation and to act effectively with tissue ingrowth of peripheral dilated dissected aortic lumen. This procedure is a simple and effective approach for the management of extended aortic dissection. In this paper, We presented the preparation of Ivalon sponge sticks for clinical use and the surgical results of this procedure.
