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Park SJ, Kim HR, Shinn SH, Kim HJ, Jung SH, Choo SJ. Aortic arch isolation to reduce cerebral embolic risk during replacement of the atherosclerotic aortic arch. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:927-934.e1. [PMID: 35606177 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2022.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the efficacy of isolating the upper body circulation from the lower body (isolation technique) in reducing the risk of embolic stroke during cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with severe atherosclerosis undergoing aortic arch surgery. METHODS Between 2006 and 2019, 156 patients with severe atherosclerosis undergoing total arch replacement were enrolled. Since 2017, the right axillary or innominate artery and ascending aorta were both cannulated before cardiopulmonary bypass in the isolation group (n = 30). The left common carotid artery was clamped and inserted with a 13-Fr balloon perfusion catheter. The innominate artery was clamped in succession and cardiopulmonary bypass was instituted, establishing a parallel noncommunicating circulation for the upper and lower body. Patients without atherosclerosis that were not considered at high risk of embolic complications were excluded. The no-isolation group was drawn from historically matched control patients undergoing total arch replacement. RESULTS The permanent stroke rate in the isolation and no-isolation groups were 3.3% (n = 1) and 15.9% (n = 15.9), respectively. After inverse-probability-of-treatment-weighting adjustment, the early mortality (P = .043), stroke (P = .044), and composite of early mortality or stroke (P = .005) rates were significantly lower in the isolation group. The logistic regression analysis after inverse-probability-of-treatment-weighting risk adjustment showed a significantly reduced composite risk of early death and stroke in the isolation group (odds ratio, 0.09; 95% confidence interval, 0.01-0.70; P = .023). CONCLUSIONS The isolation technique was associated with a significant reduction in early postoperative embolic stroke and mortality risks in patients with severe aortic atherosclerosis undergoing total arch replacement.
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- Sung Jun Park
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Sugiyama K, Watanuki H, Tochii M, Futamura Y, Ishizuka K, Matsuyama K. Impact of the Isolated Cerebral Perfusion Technique for Aortic Arch Aneurysm Repair in Patients with a Shaggy Aorta. Ann Vasc Dis 2022; 15:295-300. [PMID: 36644259 PMCID: PMC9816034 DOI: 10.3400/avd.oa.21-00128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective: Total aortic arch replacement (TAR), particularly in individuals with extensive atherosclerotic alterations, especially shaggy aortas, is more crucial and difficult. The objective of this retrospective investigation was to ascertain if patients with shaggy aortas would respond to modified isolated cerebral perfusion (ICP). Materials and Methods: Between 2015 and 2020, nine individuals with shaggy aortas who received treatment for arch aneurysms were examined. Four and five patients, respectively, who had arch replacement with traditional selective cerebral perfusion (SCP) and modified ICP, were evaluated, and their short- and long-term results were compared. Results: There were no appreciable variations in the postoperative results between patients with traditional SCP and those with modified ICP. Following surgery, one patient developed paraparesis, while two individuals with traditional SCP experienced persistent neurological damage. In patients with modified ICP, there were no postoperative neurological or other problems associated to atherosclerosis; nevertheless, one patient experienced stroke 5 months after surgery. Conclusion: Patients with shaggy aorta may not receive enough brain protection from TAR with standard SCP because single axillary artery perfusion can result in nonphysiological flow and atheroma separation. Even in patients with shaggy aortas, TAR with modified ICP is safe, but late-phase severe adverse cerebrovascular events should be taken into account.
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- Kayo Sugiyama
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan,Corresponding author: Kayo Sugiyama, MD, PhD. Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazako Karimata, Nagakute, Aichi 480-1195, Japan Tel: +81-561-62-3311, Fax: +81-561-63-6193, E-mail:
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Nagakute, Aichi, Japan
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Sugiyama K, Watanuki H, Futamura Y, Okada M, Makino S, Matsuyama K. Surgical treatment for brachiocephalic artery aneurysm with Takayasu arteritis using isolated cerebral perfusion: a case study. J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 16:37. [PMID: 33743755 PMCID: PMC7981801 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-021-01413-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that induces stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysmal degeneration of the aorta and its major branches. Though rarely reported, proximal aneurysmal lesions from the aortic root to the arch are more common in Asian populations than in Western populations. In the surgical treatment of TA, anastomotic aneurysm can be problematic. Furthermore, atherosclerotic complications should be considered in surgical treatment for elderly TA patients. Case presentation Here, we report a case of brachiocephalic artery (BCA) aneurysm with TA for which surgical treatment was successful. Though it was solely a lesion of the brachiocephalic artery, after considering the patient’s clinical background and the features of TA, we chose a partial arch replacement. Further, for avoidance of anastomotic aneurysm, both distal and proximal anastomosis were reinforced with Teflon felt strips. Preoperative computed tomography detected severe atherosclerotic changes in the arch vessels. The patient underwent partial arch replacement using isolated cerebral perfusion (ICP) for brain protection and recovered without any neurological deficits. Conclusions In avoidance with anastomotic aneurysm, reinforcement of the anastomosis was introduced. ICP was effective for brain protection in case with severe atherosclerotic changes.
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- Kayo Sugiyama
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, 1-1 Yazakokarimata, Nagakute, Aichi, 480-1195, Japan
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Cho T, Uchida K, Kasama K, Machida D, Minami T, Yasuda S, Matsuki Y, Suzuki S, Masuda M. Brachiocephalic artery dissection is a marker of stroke after acute type A aortic dissection repair. J Card Surg 2021; 36:902-908. [PMID: 33442891 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.15322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Postoperative stroke is a serious unsolved complication after acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) repair. We investigated the incidence and risk factors of stroke, and hypothesized that dissection of supra-aortic vessels is an important risk factor of this morbidity. METHODS Between 2012 and 2019, 202 (56% men, median age 68 years) patients with ATAAD underwent surgical repair. Clinical data, image findings, method of circulatory support, and repair technique were retrospectively investigated to explore the risk factor of postoperative stroke. RESULTS Of the 202 patients, operative mortality was 6% and the incidence of postoperative stroke was 12% (n = 25). Brachiocephalic artery (BCA) dissection was associated with a higher risk of stroke (odds ratio, 3.89; 95% confidence interval, 1.104-13.780; p = .035) having no relation to the presence or absence of left common carotid artery dissection. Preoperative malperfusion syndrome, circulatory arrest time, isolated cerebral perfusion time, repair technique (total arch replacement), and femoral artery perfusion alone were not related to the incident rate of postoperative stroke. Stroke occurred in both hemispheres, regardless of the laterality of carotid artery dissection. CONCLUSION BCA dissection was an independent risk factor of stroke after ATAAD repair.
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- Tomoki Cho
- Department of Cardiovascular Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Center, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, Japan
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Serra R, Bracale UM, Jiritano F, Ielapi N, Licastro N, Provenzano M, Andreucci M, Pingitore A, de Franciscis S, Mastroroberto P, Serraino GF. The Shaggy Aorta Syndrome: An Updated Review. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 70:528-541. [PMID: 32800889 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shaggy aorta (SA) depicts the severe aortic surface degeneration, extremely friable, and likely to cause spontaneous peripheral and visceral embolization or during catheterization, aortic manipulation, surgery, or minimally invasive procedures. This study aims to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information on this disease. METHODS Potentially eligible studies to be included were identified by searching the following databases: CENTRAL Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, MEDLINE, and CINAHL, using a combination of subject headings and text words to identify relevant studies: (Shaggy aorta) OR (aortic embolization) OR (aortic embolism) OR (aortic thrombus) OR (aortic plaque). From a total of 29,111 abstracts, and after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, we considered 60 studies for inclusion in this review. RESULTS Appropriate measurement and assessment of the aortic wall are pivotal in the modern era, in particular when percutaneous procedures are performed, as SA has been identified as an independent risk factor for spinal cord injury, mesenteric embolization, and cerebral infarction after endovascular aortic repair. Furthermore, SA increases the rate of cerebral complications during transcatheter aortic valve implantation. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, prompt diagnosis of SA syndrome and appropriate guidelines on the management of these conditions may help physicians to better assess the patient risk and to minimize the dreadful-related complications.
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- Raffaele Serra
- Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology" at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology" at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy; Sapienza" University of Rome, Department of Public Health and Infectious Disease, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy; Department of Public Health, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Pugliese-Ciaccio Hospital of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology" at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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A surgical technique for ascending aorta, aortic arch and descending aorta replacement without cross-clamp, circulatory arrest or hypothermia. Cardiol Young 2020; 30:24-27. [PMID: 31916527 DOI: 10.1017/s1047951119003159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Treatment of the aneurysms comprising the aortic arch is challenging. Surgical reconstruction usually requires aortic cross-clamping, cardiac arrest, and even deep hypothermia for a bloodless field. In this report, we present our surgical technique providing normothermic ascending aorta, aortic arch, and proximal descending aorta replacement with selective cannulation and perfusion of the whole body.
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