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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm Research
  • Public Health and Epidemiology

Background:

  • Ascending aortic aneurysm repair is a significant cardiovascular procedure.
  • Limited data exists on the long-term life expectancy of patients post-ascending aortic replacement.
  • Population life expectancy is influenced by environmental and socio-economic factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the life expectancy of patients undergoing ascending aortic aneurysm surgery with the general population, matched for age, sex, and territory.
  • To investigate late complications, causes of death, and risk factors in this patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent elective ascending aortic aneurysm replacement between 2000 and 2019.
  • Comparison of long-term survival data with the general population using National Institute of Statistics data.
  • Analysis of causes of death and late complications.

Main Results:

  • Postoperative survivors showed high cumulative survival rates: 94.07% at 3 years, 89.96% at 5 years, and 82.72% at 8 years.
  • These survival rates were comparable to the general population (93.22% at 3 years, 88.30% at 5 years, 80.27% at 8 years).
  • Cancer and cardiac failure were identified as the primary causes of mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Elective ascending aortic aneurysm surgery, for patients who recover from the postoperative period, allows for a complete recovery of life expectancy.
  • Long-term survival post-ascending aortic repair is favorable when compared to the general population.
  • Understanding causes of death is crucial for improving long-term patient management.