Complications After Endovascular Stent-Grafting of Thoracic Aortic Diseases
Author Information
Author(s): Piffaretti Gabriele, Tozzi Matteo, Lomazzi Chiara, Rivolta Nicola, Caronno Roberto, Castelli Patrizio
Primary Institution: University of Insubria-Varese, Italy
Hypothesis
To update our experience with thoracic aortic stent-graft treatment over a 5-year period, with special consideration for the occurrence and management of complications.
Conclusion
The combined minor and major morbidity rate was lower than previously reported results of either electively and emergency performed conventional repair.
Supporting Evidence
- Primary technical success was achieved in all patients.
- Overall 30-day operative mortality was 6.4%.
- Endoleak rate was 14%.
- No patients had retrograde acute ascending thoracic dissections.
- Thoracic lesion shrinkage was observed in 22 patients (47%).
Takeaway
Doctors used a special type of surgery to fix problems with the big blood vessel in the chest, and it worked well with fewer problems than older methods.
Methodology
52 patients with thoracic aortic pathologies underwent endovascular repair, with data collected on demographics, complications, and outcomes.
Limitations
This is a retrospective and not comparative analysis.
Participant Demographics
43 males (83%) and 9 females, mean age 63 ± 19 years (range 17–87).
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