Outcomes of Open Repair for Chronic Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection

Conclusions Open repairs of chronic descending thoracic aortic aneurysm dissections can be performed with respectable morbidity and mortality. Neurologic deficit remains low with the use of adjuncts, and early deaths are directly related to preoperative renal status. Reintervention on the involved aortic segment is low. These results allow comparisons with endovascular repair for chronic aortic dissection.

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - January 23, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research