Thoracic Aorta

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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 collated under the mantle of...

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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

June 3, 2025 | Martin ANOTHER
JANS Article

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...

Video

Correction of Complex Aorta Disease Using the Frozen Elephant Trunk and Bentall’s Procedures

July 16, 2024 | Rômullo Santos…

Even with the recent progress in the surgical treatment of complex diseases of the aorta, these operations remain challenging for most surgeons (1-4). Nevertheless, complex diseases of the ascending thoracic...

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AMDS or FET in Acute Aortic Dissection Indications and Controversies

June 27, 2024 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

This video is a balanced, gripping presentation on an increasingly common emergency problem for the on-call cardiac surgeon. Professor Oo discusses the evolving landscape of surgery for acute De Bakey...

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2021 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery expert consensus document: Surgical treatment of acute type A aortic dissection

September 24, 2021 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

A comprehensive update on the evidence on the management of acute aortic syndromes, including IMH. Of particular interest is the robust recommendation to bypass non-dedicated aortic centers even to the...

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Determinants of outcomes following surgery for type A acute aortic dissection: the UK National Adult Cardiac Surgical Audit

September 14, 2021 | Wei-Guo Ma

Based on data of 4203 patients with acute type A dissection in the UK National Adult Cardiac Surgical Audit, Benedetto and associates have identified the following risk factors for operative...

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Commentary: Cardioplegia in complex root surgery for adults: Many solutions, but does it really matter?

September 13, 2021 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

A brief but dense editorial included in a compedium on cardioplegia. The last sentence summarises what many colleagues would think on the matter of single-shot plegia for root surgery.

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Root Dilatation Is More Malignant Than Ascending Aortic Dilation

September 12, 2021 | Edward Savage

The Yale database of 1162 patients with ascending aortic aneurysms was queried. Analysis suggested root dilatation was more significant in predicting adverse events than mid -ascending aortic dilatation, with short...

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Acute Type A Aortic Dissection and the Consequences of a Patent False Lumen

June 4, 2021 | Saurabh Gupta

A good discussion on the concepts of: 1. aortic true lumen and false lumen behavior after repair of acute Type A aortic dissection2. distal anastomotic new entry tear after hemiarch...

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Has the Time Come for Regionalization of Surgery for Acute Type A Dissection?

May 11, 2021 | Aristotle ProtopapasGold Commentor

The updated version of an expert viewpoint on resources for management of acute aortic syndrome in the United States is presented. The esteemed authors advance the position of positive volume–outcome...

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2021 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Expert Consensus Document: Surgical Treatment of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection

May 2, 2021 | Wei-Guo Ma

The AATS expert consensus document was recently released and focused on surgical treatment of acute type A aortic dissection. The documents provides evidence-based recommendations, including initial medical therapy, interhospital transfer,...

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

April 23, 2021 | Saurabh Gupta

The authors included type A aortic dissection patients from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection, who were managed surgically. Their aim was to evaluate the incidence and prognosis of...

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