Surgical Management of Aortic Root Pathologies
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Aasim Muhammad, Aziz Raheela, Mohsin Atta ul, Khan Raheel, Aziz Gulshad, Zahid Ayesha, Srinivasan Aariya, Ikram Jibran
Primary Institution: Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, PAK
Hypothesis
This study aimed to assess the short-term outcomes of patients who underwent the Bentall procedure and related surgeries.
Conclusion
The Bentall procedure can be performed safely with acceptable short-term morbidity and mortality.
Supporting Evidence
- The early mortality rate was 2.6%, with one death from bleeding.
- Dissection and Marfan syndrome were the leading causes of aortic root pathologies.
- Emergency and urgent surgeries accounted for 38.5% and 53.8% of cases, respectively.
- Bentall surgery was performed in 64.4% of cases.
Takeaway
Doctors did surgery on 39 patients with heart problems, and most did well, with only a few having serious issues.
Methodology
A retrospective study involving 39 patients who underwent surgery for aortic root pathologies.
Potential Biases
The retrospective design may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study's limitations include its retrospective design, small sample size, and short follow-up period.
Participant Demographics
Average age was 43.97 years, with 71.8% male.
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