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Gender does not impact outcomes for acute type A aortic dissection surgery. Both male and female patients show similar early and long-term survival rates after the procedure.

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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Aortic Disease Research

Background:

  • Investigating the influence of gender on surgical outcomes for acute type A aortic dissection is crucial but infrequently studied.
  • Understanding gender-specific differences can optimize treatment strategies and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of gender on preoperative characteristics and postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
  • To compare early and long-term outcomes between female and male patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 504 patients (245 women, 259 men) who underwent surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
  • Comparison of preoperative characteristics (age, body surface area) and postoperative outcomes (operative mortality, long-term survival).

Main Results:

  • Women were older and had a smaller body surface area than men.
  • Operative mortality rates were similar between genders (4.5% vs 5.8%).
  • At 5 years, survival rates were comparable (80.1% vs 89.3%), with female gender not being an independent predictor of mortality.

Conclusions:

  • No significant differences were observed in early or long-term outcomes between male and female patients undergoing surgery for acute type A aortic dissection.
  • Factors like myocardial ischemia and medication nonprescription were independent predictors of mortality, not gender.