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Endovascular management of acute aortic dissections
Sean O'Donnell1, Ann Geotchues, Frederick Beavers
1Center For Vascular Care, Washington Hospital Center, 106 Irving St, NW, POB, Suite 3150 N, Washington, DC 20010-2975, USA. sean.o’donnell@medstar.net
Journal of Vascular Surgery
|October 1, 2011
Summary
Endovascular repair using thoracic endografts offers a promising alternative for acute aortic dissection (AAD), reducing mortality compared to traditional methods. This study reviewed early outcomes of 28 patients with complicated AAD treated with endovascular interventions.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a critical cardiovascular emergency.
- Traditional surgical repair of complicated AAD leads to high morbidity and mortality.
- Endovascular interventions with thoracic endografts are emerging as a viable treatment option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the early outcomes of endovascular treatment for complicated acute aortic dissection.
- To assess the safety and efficacy of thoracic endografts in managing AAD.
- To compare endovascular outcomes with historical surgical controls.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 28 patients with complicated AAD undergoing endovascular intervention between 2005 and 2008.
- Review of risk factors, dissection extent, management type, complications, and survival.
- Focus on thoracic endograft placement and associated procedures.
Main Results:
- Twenty-eight patients underwent 44 procedures, with hypertension being a dominant risk factor.
- Morbidity occurred in 60.7% of patients, including renal insufficiency and neurological events.
- Periprocedural mortality was 10.7%, but thoracic false lumen thrombosis was observed in 80% of follow-up scans.
Conclusions:
- Complicated AAD presents significant challenges with high morbidity and mortality.
- Early experience with endovascular management demonstrates a favorable reduction in mortality compared to historic controls.
- Thoracic endografts show potential for improved outcomes in managing complex AAD.
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