Transaortic Celiac and Superior Mesenteric Artery Endarterectomy

Transaortic celiac and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) endarterectomy is performed for occlusive disease of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries causing chronic mesenteric ischemia. This chapter describes indications, essential steps, variations, and complications of this procedure. It provides a detailed template operative note for the procedure.