Cor-Knot automated fastener in distal anastomosis of total aortic arch replacement: a case report

A kyphotic gentleman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Marfan syndrome whose history was significant for thoracoabdominal aortic replacement secondary contained rupture, presented with chest pain and an acute DeBakey type I aortic dissection. In this anatomically challenging total arch replacement, Cor-Knot fastener was employed without short-term or long-term complications.