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[Aortic dissection--when operative treatment, when endoluminal therapy?].

G M Richter1, J R Allenberg, H Schumacher

  • 1Radiologische Klinik, Abt. Radiodiagnostik, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Kirschnerstrasse 1, 69120 Heidelberg.

Der Radiologe
|September 13, 2001
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This study shows that a novel therapeutic algorithm combining open surgery and endovascular stent-grafts for acute aortic dissection (AAD) achieved a 0% mortality in type B dissections treated with stent-grafts. This approach offers a promising alternative for selected patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a life-threatening condition requiring timely and effective treatment.
  • Traditional management strategies have limitations, particularly in complex cases involving malperfusion.
  • A novel therapeutic algorithm integrating surgical, endovascular, and medical approaches has been developed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of a novel therapeutic algorithm for acute aortic dissection (AAD) at Heidelberg over two years.
  • To assess the efficacy and safety of stent-graft placement, including during short-term cardiac arrest.
  • To compare outcomes between different types of AAD and treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 93 patients with AAD were treated using a multidisciplinary algorithm.

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  • Treatment options included cardiac and vascular surgery, interventional radiology with stent-grafts, and conservative medical therapy.
  • Stent-graft placement was facilitated by short-term cardiac arrest for precise device deployment.

    • Main Results:

    • 36 patients had Type A AAD and 57 had Type B AAD.
    • Mortality was 0% in 12 Type B patients treated with stent-grafts, with 3 requiring additional intervention for malperfusion.
    • Overall mortality was ~40% in Type A and 15% in Type B dissections, highest in untreated subgroups. Visceral ischemia was the primary mortality factor.

    Conclusions:

    • High technical success rates are achievable for Type A AAD, but organ malperfusion remains a challenge.
    • Combining open repair of the ascending aorta with endovascular treatment for residual Type B dissection is effective.
    • Endovascular treatment is a safe and effective option for selected Type B AAD cases, though device design requires further refinement.