Risk factors for spinal cord injury in patients undergoing frozen elephant trunk technique for acute aortic dissection

ConclusionFET was useful in entry closure. However, FET in patients with higher creatinine level and those who may have significant spinal cord perfusion from the false lumen could be a risk factor for postoperative SCI.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research