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Surgery for acute type A aortic dissection using retrograde cerebral perfusion.

H Ogino1, Y Ueda, T Sugita

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan.

The Japanese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery : Official Publication of the Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery = Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai Zasshi
|August 3, 2001
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This study shows that a simplified surgical approach for acute type A aortic dissection, using hypothermic circulatory arrest with retrograde cerebral perfusion and open aortic anastomosis, is safe and effective for emergency aortic repair.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Aortic Disease

Background:

  • Acute type A aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition requiring prompt surgical intervention.
  • Optimal surgical management strategies are continuously evolving to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a specific surgical technique for acute type A aortic dissection.
  • To assess the outcomes of profound hypothermic circulatory arrest with retrograde cerebral perfusion and open aortic anastomosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 28 patients undergoing surgical repair for acute type A aortic dissection.
  • Intraoperative assessment using transesophageal and epiaortic echocardiography.
  • Surgical technique involved profound hypothermic circulatory arrest, retrograde cerebral perfusion, and open aortic anastomosis.

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Main Results:

  • No operative (30-day) mortality was observed.
  • Low rates of cerebral complications: 1 stroke and 2 temporary neurologic dysfunctions.
  • Various aortic repair strategies were employed, including ascending aorta replacement, hemiarch, and total arch repair.

Conclusions:

  • The simplified surgical approach combining hypothermic circulatory arrest, retrograde cerebral perfusion, and open aortic anastomosis is safe and effective.
  • Real-time echocardiographic assessment enhances surgical decision-making during emergency aortic repair.
  • This technique offers a valuable option for managing acute type A aortic dissection.