ARTICLES ON AORTOPATHIES
FET Procedure and Paraplegia in Acute Dissections: Is the Key the Degree of Involvement of the Posterior False Lumen?
A retrospective study investigating the association of involvement of the posterior false lumen in the descending aorta and post-surgical paraplegia after a frozen elephant trunk intervention in acute type A aortic dissection.
Conservative Management of Type A Aortic Dissection Remains an Option
Contemporary Data on Conservative Management of Type A Aortic Dissection in Non-Surgical Patients from the University of Michigan.
The challenge of complex reoperations for aortic pathology in congenital heart disease: the reality we must face and how to address it
Review of congenital heart diseases associated with aortic pathology, new theories on tissue biomechanics and pathogenesis, as well as appropriate strategies and planning for reinterventions.
Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Network for Acute Aortic Syndrome: The Aorta Code
Description of the Aorta Code, a program aimed at improving outcomes in the treatment of acute aortic syndrome across a network of 5 hospitals through early diagnosis, immediate transfer to the reference center, and treatment by an expert multidisciplinary team.
Surgical Risk Assessment in Aortic Dissection: The New German Tool
Validation of the perioperative risk prediction system for patients undergoing type A aortic dissection repair derived from the GERAADA German registry.
Rapid Growth in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: A Reliable Surgical Criterion?
A retrospective study conducted by Yale University over three decades scrutinizes the data from its Aortic Institute to assess the validity of surgical indications for rapid growth exceeding 3 mm/year.
Frozen Elephant Trunk with Thromboembolic Complications: Are There Peculiarities in the Rate and Pattern of Complications?
This retrospective study evaluates the frequency and clinical impact of thromboembolic complications following aortic arch repair utilizing the Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET) with the Thoraflex® device (Terumo Aortic®).
Review of the Most Relevant Cardiac Surgery Articles of 2022: Overview Following the Conclusion of 2023
Review article from Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon that revisits the most relevant articles published in 2022 in the field of cardiac surgery.
Type I Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms Associated with Heritable Aortic Disease: Does Open Repair Remain the Preferred Approach for This Patient Group?
This retrospective study included 992 patients with Crawford type I thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms who underwent open repair, focusing on outcomes for those with heritable thoracic aortic disease (HTAD).
Central Aortic Cannulation in Type A Aortic Dissection Surgery: An Effective and Safe Method?
This study assesses the impact of central versus peripheral aortic cannulation on the outcomes of surgical repair of acute type A aortic dissection.