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Managing the Root in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections: Are We Ready for a Standardized Approach?
Ana Lopez-Marco1, Martin T Yates1, Benjamin Adams1
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Aorta (Stamford, Conn.)
|February 27, 2023
Summary
Surgical repair of Type A aortic dissection (TAAD) involving aortic root replacement (ARR) or isolated ascending aorta (AA) replacement showed similar safety and outcomes. Preserving the aortic root may be a viable option for select older patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Aortic Disease
Background:
- Type A aortic dissection (TAAD) repair aims to exclude the primary entry tear and restore true lumen flow.
- Ascending aorta (AA) replacement is common, but may leave the aortic root vulnerable to dilation and reintervention.
- Comparing aortic root replacement (ARR) with isolated AA replacement is crucial for TAAD management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the outcomes of aortic root replacement (ARR) versus isolated ascending aorta (AA) replacement in patients with acute Type A aortic dissection (TAAD).
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 2015-2020.
- Patients were divided into two groups: ARR and isolated AA replacement.
- Primary outcomes assessed were mortality and need for reintervention.
Main Results:
- 194 patients were analyzed; 68 in ARR group, 126 in AA group.
- No significant differences in postoperative complications or in-hospital mortality between groups.
- Follow-up showed low rates of mortality (4.7%) and reintervention (5.3%).
Conclusions:
- Both ARR and isolated AA replacement are safe and acceptable for TAAD repair.
- Preserving the aortic root is a viable option for older patients without a primary root tear, as reintervention rates are low.
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