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[Cerebral protection in aortic arch surgery].

Luca Di Marco1, Davide Pacini, Roberto Di Bartolomeo

  • 1U.O. di Cardiochirurgia, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Università degli Studi, Bologna.

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Thoracic aortic surgery outcomes have improved, but neurological complications remain a risk. This review compares deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, retrograde cerebral perfusion, and antegrade selective cerebral perfusion for brain protection during surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery

Context:

  • Thoracic aortic surgery, especially aortic arch repair, carries significant risks.
  • Neurological complications are a major cause of mortality and morbidity.
  • Cerebrovascular injuries stem from inadequate brain protection, embolism, or malperfusion.

Purpose:

  • To review and compare three primary methods for cerebral protection during thoracic aortic surgery.
  • To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
  • To inform strategies for minimizing neurological injury.

Summary:

  • Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA), retrograde cerebral perfusion (RCP), and antegrade selective cerebral perfusion (SCP) are key brain protection strategies.
  • Each method aims to mitigate ischemic injury during temporary cessation of cerebral blood flow.
  • The review evaluates the efficacy and limitations of DHCA, RCP, and SCP.

Impact:

  • Improved understanding of cerebral protection techniques can enhance patient outcomes.
  • Optimizing brain protection strategies may reduce neurological deficits after aortic surgery.
  • This review provides critical insights for surgeons and researchers in the field.