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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Aortic Disease

Background:

  • Acute type A aortic dissection (TAAD) requires timely surgical intervention.
  • Surgical repair strategies range from simpler hemiarch procedures to more complex zone 2 arch reconstructions.
  • The choice of repair impacts clinical outcomes and future treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare clinical outcomes between hemiarch and zone 2 arch repair for acute TAAD.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of complex aortic arch reconstruction in TAAD patients.
  • To determine if complex repair increases perioperative morbidity or mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 283 adult patients undergoing hemiarch or zone 2 arch repair for TAAD (Jan 2018 - Apr 2024).
  • Outcomes assessed included disabling stroke, tracheostomy, pneumonia, and renal failure.
  • Statistical analysis involved univariate, Kaplan-Meier, and multivariable modeling.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in disabling stroke, tracheostomy, pneumonia, or renal failure rates between hemiarch and zone 2 arch groups.
  • Hemiarch repair involved shorter cardiopulmonary bypass and cross-clamp times.
  • Older age was a risk factor for mortality; complex aortic arch repair did not increase risk.

Conclusions:

  • Complex aortic arch reconstruction in acute TAAD can be performed without increased risk compared to simpler repairs.
  • Complex repair offers a foundation for subsequent endovascular procedures.
  • Surgical strategy should consider both immediate outcomes and long-term aortic management.