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  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Medical University, 6-7-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan. hogino@tokyo-med.ac.jp.

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Inflammatory aortic diseases (aortitis) present surgical challenges due to fragile tissues. Managing inflammation with medications and choosing appropriate surgical or endovascular treatments are crucial for better patient outcomes.

Keywords:
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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Immunology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Inflammatory aortic diseases (aortitis) often present with systemic inflammation, making surgical treatment difficult.
  • Active-stage aortitis involves fragile aortic walls, complicating surgical suture integrity and increasing risks of complications like false aneurysms.
  • Conventional open surgical repairs face technical challenges, necessitating innovative approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key issues in surgical and endovascular treatment of refractory aortitis.
  • To highlight the importance of perioperative and long-term inflammation control.
  • To compare open surgical repairs with endovascular treatments, especially for complex cases like Behçet disease.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current treatment strategies for inflammatory aortic diseases.
  • Analysis of challenges in open surgical repair, including suture line reinforcement.
  • Evaluation of endovascular treatments as an alternative, particularly for complex cases.

Main Results:

  • Suture reinforcement with Teflon felt is often required for fragile aortic tissues.
  • Continuous inflammation control with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants is vital for preventing early and late complications.
  • Endovascular treatments offer advantages for difficult cases, potentially reducing pseudoaneurysm formation compared to open surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Effective perioperative and long-term inflammation control is paramount in managing refractory aortitis.
  • Appropriate selection between open surgical and endovascular approaches is critical.
  • Sufficient reinforcement of surgical suture lines is essential to prevent complications.