Thoracic aortic aneurysms in octogenarians: the results of open surgical repair using hypothermic circulatory arrest with antegrade selective cerebral perfusion.

Conclusion: The early and late outcomes after thoracic aortic surgery at our hospital using HCA with ASCP in octogenarians are acceptable. The operations are performed with an acceptable operative risk, even under emergency situations, including acute aortic dissection. PMID: 24614390 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Journal of Nippon Medical School - March 15, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bessho R, Ishii Y, Nishina D, Kawase Y Tags: J Nippon Med Sch Source Type: research