Descending Thoracic Aorta

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Impact of Residual Entry Tears in the Descending Aorta After Type A Dissection

October 17, 2024 | Jessica Luc

The long-term benefits of total arch replacement (TAR) versus hemiarch replacement for treating aortic dissection have been debated, with most studies showing no difference in survival rates between the two methods. However, TAR may be...

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Video

Type A Interrupted Aortic Arch Repair and Pulmonary Artery Banding Through a Left Posterolateral Thoracotomy

July 20, 2026 | Zineb EL HASNAOUI…

This video illustrates the case of a 10-day-old female neonate (2.8 kg) with antenatal diagnosis of Type A interrupted aortic arch (IAA). Preoperative echocardiography showed Type A interrupted aortic arch,...

Journal

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

June 3, 2025 | Martin ANOTHER
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Discussion to: Branched stented anastomosis frozen elephant trunk repair (B-SAFER): Early results from a physician-sponsored investigational device exemption study

October 21, 2024 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

A detailed , open and stimulating discussion of a presentation in the AATS . The presenter responds to peer questioning on the technical aspects of the evolution of hubrid interventions...

JANS Article

Impact of Residual Entry Tears in the Descending Aorta After Type A Dissection

October 17, 2024 | Jessica Luc

The long-term benefits of total arch replacement (TAR) versus hemiarch replacement for treating aortic dissection have been debated, with most studies showing no difference in survival rates between the two...

JANS Article

Perioperative Care After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: The Baylor College of Medicine Experience. Part 2: Postoperative Considerations

February 19, 2020 | Wei-Guo Ma

Dr Coselli and associates from Baylor published a comprehensive review of their practice in the perioperative management of patients undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. This is the second part of...

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Perioperative Care After Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: The Baylor College of Medicine Experience. Part 1: Preoperative Management

February 19, 2020 | Wei-Guo Ma

Dr Coselli and associates from Baylor published a comprehensive review of their practice in the perioperative management of patients undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. This is the first part of...

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Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Reporting Standards for Type B Aortic Dissections

January 29, 2020 | Wei-Guo Ma

In this consensus statement, a new anatomic classfication system is proposed for thoracic aortic dissections. The acuity of aortic dissection and complicated vs uncomplicated dissections are clearly defined. Risk factors,...

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Genes Associated With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: 2019 Update and Clinical Implications

December 31, 2019 | Wei-Guo Ma

This is an updated list of genes associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. Dr Elefteriades and associates published the first version in 2017 and made an update in 2018....

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Patient Trends and Outcomes of Surgery for Type A Acute Aortic Dissection in Japan: An Analysis of More Than 10,000 Patients From the Japan Cardiovascular Surgery Database

December 8, 2019 | Wei-Guo Ma

Abe and associates reported the trends in the early outcomes of surgical repair for acute type A aortic dissection in 11,843 patients from the Japan Cardiovascular Surgery Database between 2008...

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Surgery for Type A Aortic Dissection in Patients with Cerebral Malperfusion: Results From the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissections

November 15, 2019 | Wei-Guo Ma

The International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection investigators analyzed the impact of cerebral malperfusion (CM) on the surgical outcomes of acute type A dissection in 2402 patients. The incidence of...

JANS Article

Commentary: Chronic Type A Dissection: When to Operate?

November 11, 2019 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

A succinct analysis of a challenging problem, with a discussion on the ‘magic diameter’ of 55 mm.

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JANS Article

Aortic Remodeling After Hybrid Provisional Extension to Induce Complete Attachment Aortic Repair of Chronic Residual Type I Aortic Dissection

November 7, 2019 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

Interesting retrospective imaging study of true and false lumens with or without bare metal stents placed distally in the abdominal aorta.

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