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Salem R, Van Linden A, Hlavicka J, Karimian-Tabrizi A, Ischewski I, Walther T, Holubec T. Trilateral versus Bilateral Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion in Frozen Elephant Trunk: A Propensity Score Analysis. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024. [PMID: 38092063 DOI: 10.1055/a-2228-7189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Spinal cord injury (SCI) with subsequent paraplegia and/or stroke after arch repair with frozen elephant trunk (FET) remain the most devastating complications. In this study, we aim to examine the impact of different cerebral perfusion strategies on the neurological outcome comparing bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion (bACP) and trilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion (tACP). METHODS Between 2009 and 2021, 88 patients underwent total arch replacement using a hybrid prosthesis in FET technique for acute (40.4%) and chronic (59.6%) aortic pathologies. After excluding 14 patients who underwent FET with unilateral ACP the remaining 74 patients were divided into two groups. Propensity score matching was performed based on pre- and perioperative patient characteristics resulting in 22 patients in each group. The primary endpoint was a combination of major cerebral event and SCI. Secondary end point was all-cause mortality. RESULTS Major cerebral events occurred in 9% of the patients in bACP versus 13.6% in tACP group (p = 0.63). No postoperative SCI was observed in patients with bACP and only one patient suffered SCI with tACP (p = 0.31). There was no significant difference in 30-day mortality between the two groups (22.7% in bACP vs. 13.6% in tACP; p = 0.43). CONCLUSION In patients undergoing total aortic arch repair using FET technique, both perfusion strategies (bilateral and trilateral ACP) are safe and effective. The rates of neurological complications as well as mortalities are acceptably low in both groups. Further studies with larger patient cohorts are warranted.
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- Razan Salem
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Perfusion, Life Systems, Mönchengladbach, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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Bossone E, Gorla R, Ranieri B, Russo V, Jakob H, Erbel R. A New Era of Diagnosis and Therapy in Acute Aortic Syndromes: The Mainz-Essen Experience (Part II)-Management and Outcomes. AORTA (STAMFORD, CONN.) 2021; 9:201-214. [PMID: 34963160 PMCID: PMC8714317 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Over the years, the cardiovascular department of Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz-West-German Heart Centre in Essen (Germany) designed and implemented the hybrid operating room (2003) along with advanced endovascular and surgical procedures, including the frozen elephant trunk technique. For the study purpose, the Mainz-Essen experience on acute aortic syndromes was summarized by considering original articles from single-center or multicenter studies performed at West German Heart Centre, Essen, Germany, or at the cardiovascular department of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany. We present the 35-year-long Mainz-Essen research, education, and patient management journey in creating an integrated multidisciplinary "Aortic Center" in the heart of Europe.
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- Eduardo Bossone
- Division of Cardiology, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Imaging Division, IRCCS SDN (Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare), Naples, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart Center, University of Duisburg-Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology (IMIBE), University of Duisburg-Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany
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Tsutsumi K, Ishida O, Yamanaka N, Hayashi K, Hashizume K. Total aortic arch replacement using the J-graft open stent graft for distal aortic arch aneurysm: report from two centres in Japan. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2021; 33:614-621. [PMID: 34329416 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The open-style stent graft technique has been changing the strategy for true distal arch aneurysms extending to the descending aorta. Our mid-term results of surgical repair using a J-graft open stent graft are presented. METHODS Between May 2015 and June 2020, 69 patients with a distal arch aneurysm (53 males, median age 74 years) underwent total arch replacement combined with J-graft open stent deployment. All 59 surviving patients were followed for a median follow-up period of 1.8 (0.6-3.6) years. RESULTS Antegrade deployment was successfully performed in all patients without any difficulties. The deployed device was securely fixed at the target area, and it initiated thrombus formation. The diameter of the excluded aneurysm was decreased in 54 patients (91.5%) during the follow-up period. There were no type I endoleaks, but there were 3 type II endoleaks; 2 of the 3 type II endoleaks disappeared during the follow-up period. Additional endovascular operations were performed in 3 patients. There were 10 in-hospital deaths (14.5%), and the incidences of stroke, spinal cord injury and distal embolism were 11.6%, 5.8% and 2.9%, respectively. The 1- and 3-year survival rates were 84.8% and 79.4%, respectively, and the 1- and 3-year freedom from reintervention rates were 97.2% and 81.3%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The J-graft open stent graft was easy to deploy, and it could shift the distal anastomosis to a more proximal side. The mid-term performance of this device was good. It has the potential to provide one-stage repair.
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- Koji Tsutsumi
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospital, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospital, Tochigi, Japan
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Beckmann E, Martens A, Kaufeld T, Natanov R, Krueger H, Haverich A, Shrestha M. Is total aortic arch replacement with the frozen elephant trunk procedure reasonable in elderly patients? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 60:131-137. [PMID: 33582774 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Total aortic arch replacement is an invasive procedure with significant risks for complications. These risks are even higher in older, multimorbid patients. The current trends in demographic changes in western countries with an ageing population will aggravate this issue. In this study, we present our experience with total aortic arch replacement using the frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique in septuagenarians. We compared the results of septuagenarians with those of younger patients and analysed if there was an improvement in outcome over time. METHODS Between August 2001 and March 2020, 225 patients underwent non-urgent FET procedure at our institution. There were 75 patients aged ≥70 years (mean age 74 ± 4) who were assigned to group A, and 150 patients aged <70 years (mean age of 57 ± 11) who were assigned to group B. In groups A and B, the indications for surgery were chronic dissection (21% vs 53%), aortic aneurysm (78% vs 45%) and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer (1% vs 2%). RESULTS The rate for temporary dialysis was significantly higher in group A than in group B (29% vs 13%, P = 0.003), although the majority recovered kidney function. Rates for re-exploration for bleeding and stroke were comparable in both groups. In-hospital mortality was significantly higher in group A than in group B (24% vs 13%, P = 0.037). Logistic regression analysis showed that age >70 years was an independent statistically significant risk factor for in-hospital mortality (odds ratio = 2.513, 95% confidence interval = 1.197-5.278, P-value = 0.015). Follow-up was complete for 100% of patients and comprised a total of 1073 patient-years with a mean follow-up time of 4.8 ± 4.5 years. The 1- and 5-year survival rates were 68% and 49% in group A, and 85% and 71% in group B, respectively (log rank, P < 0.001). Survival did not significantly improve over time. DISCUSSION Total aortic arch replacement using the FET technique has a significantly higher risk for perioperative morbidity and mortality in septuagenarians than in younger patients. Long-term survival is significantly impaired in older patients. We recommend thorough patient selection of those who require total aortic arch replacement, and optimization of perioperative management to improve outcomes.
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- Erik Beckmann
- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic, Transplantation and Vascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Koizumi S, Ishigami M, Tsubota H, Koyama T. Short- and mid-term outcomes of the frozen elephant-trunk procedure for degenerative aortic arch aneurysm. Surg Today 2021; 52:324-329. [PMID: 34279707 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-021-02337-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The frozen elephant-trunk (FET) procedure is used widely in total aortic arch replacement (TAR) surgery; however, its safety, effectiveness, and long-term outcomes compared with those of the conventional elephant trunk (cET) procedure for degenerative aneurysms are unclear. METHODS Between July, 2011 and August, 2019, 126 patients underwent elective total aortic arch replacement at our institution. We compared the short- and mid-term outcomes of 60 patients who underwent the FET procedure (FET group) with those of 66 patients who underwent cET (cET group). RESULTS The in-hospital mortality rate tended to be lower in the FET group than in the cET group (p = 0.12). There were two cases of paraplegia (3.3%) in the FET group and in none in the cET group. The all-cause mortality at the 3-year follow-up did not differ significantly between the groups (p = 0.31). The FET group required more unexpected interventions at the surgical site in the mid-term period. CONCLUSIONS FET was associated with a shorter operative time and lower surgical mortality than cET. Although the mid-term total aortic arch replacement outcomes of FET were acceptable, careful imaging observation is necessary because reinterventions were required more frequently.
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- Shigeki Koizumi
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima Minamimachi Chuoku, Kobeshi, Hyogoken, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima Minamimachi Chuoku, Kobeshi, Hyogoken, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima Minamimachi Chuoku, Kobeshi, Hyogoken, 650-0047, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 2-1-1 Minatojima Minamimachi Chuoku, Kobeshi, Hyogoken, 650-0047, Japan.
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Elhelali A, Hynes N, Devane D, Sultan S, Kavanagh EP, Morris L, Veerasingam D, Jordan F. Hybrid repair versus conventional open repair for thoracic aortic arch aneurysms. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 6:CD012923. [PMID: 34085713 PMCID: PMC8407084 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012923.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Thoracic aortic arch aneurysms (TAAs) can be a life-threatening condition due to the potential risk of rupture. Treatment is recommended when the risk of rupture is greater than the risk of surgical complications. Depending on the cause, size and growth rate of the TAA, treatment may vary from close observation to emergency surgery. Aneurysms of the thoracic aorta can be managed by a number of surgical techniques. Open surgical repair (OSR) of aneurysms involves either partial or total replacement of the aorta, which is dependent on the extent of the diseased segment of the aorta. During OSR, the aneurysm is replaced with a synthetic graft. Hybrid repair (HR) involves a combination of open surgery with endovascular aortic stent graft placement. Hybrid repair requires varying degrees of invasiveness, depending on the number of supra-aortic branches that require debranching. The hybrid technique that combines supra-aortic vascular debranching with stent grafting of the aortic arch has been introduced as a therapeutic alternative. However, the short- and long-term outcomes of HR remain unclear, due to technical difficulties and complications as a result of the angulation of the aortic arch as well as handling of the arch during surgery. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of HR versus conventional OSR for the treatment of TAAs. SEARCH METHODS The Cochrane Vascular Information Specialist searched the Cochrane Vascular Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and AMED databases and World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform and ClinicalTrials.gov trials registers to 22 March 2021. We also searched references of relevant articles retrieved from the electronic search for additional citations. SELECTION CRITERIA We considered for inclusion in the review all published and unpublished randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) comparing HR to OSR for TAAs. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened all titles and abstracts obtained from the literature search to identify those that met the inclusion criteria. We retrieved the full text of studies deemed as potentially relevant by at least one review author. The same review authors screened the full-text articles independently for inclusion or exclusion. MAIN RESULTS No RCTs or CCTs met the inclusion criteria for this review. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Due to the lack of RCTs or CCTs, we were unable to determine the safety and effectiveness of HR compared to OSR in people with TAAs, and we are unable to provide high-certainty evidence on the optimal surgical intervention for this cohort of patients. High-quality RCTs or CCTs are necessary, addressing the objective of this review.
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- Ala Elhelali
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Galway Clinic, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Vascular Surgery, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Galway Clinic, Galway, Ireland
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- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway, Ireland
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Meisenbacher K, Osswald A, Bischoff MS, Böckler D, Karck M, Ruhparwar A, Geisbüsch P. TEVAR Following FET: Current Outcomes of Rendezvous Procedures in Clinical Practice. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 70:314-322. [PMID: 33580489 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1722732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of extensive thoracic/thoracoabdominal aortic pathologies with arch involvement remains a challenging task in aortic surgery. The introduction of the frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique offered a link between open surgery and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). Despite a decade of experience, data on the complementary use of these techniques are scant. The aim of this study was to evaluate TEVAR following FET in clinical reality. METHODS Between November 2006 and June 2018, 20 patients (9 females; median age of 69 years) underwent endovascular second-stage completion after FET. The clinical outcomes, technical feasibility, and morphological findings were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS Eleven of the 20 interventions were intended "rendezvous procedures" in a multistage approach; 4 were elective reinterventions, and 5 were emergency complication repairs. The median interval between FET and TEVAR was 231 days (11 days-7.4 years). The technical success rate was 100%. During a median follow-up (FU) period of 58.3 months, the overall survival rate was 95%, with one in-hospital death. Neurological complications occurred in three cases (spinal cord injury: n = 1; stroke: n = 2). Computed tomography angiography showed overall regression in the median diameter of the proximal descending aorta (from 57 to 48.5 mm). CONCLUSION TEVAR as a second-stage intervention after FET is a feasible option, with satisfactory results at medium-term FU. In extensive thoracoabdominal aortic disease without proximal landing zones, the complementary use of both techniques in a multistage approach should be considered.
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- Katrin Meisenbacher
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Elhelali A, Hynes N, Morris L, Delassus P, Kavanagh EP, Stefanov F, Fahy P, Sultan S. Open surgical repair vs. hybrid repair for treatment of aortic arch aneurysm: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.23736/s1824-4777.20.01443-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Mestres CA. The controversy continues. It is a matter of strategy, a matter of delivery, a combination of both? Or Dhoni vs Dev vs Jadeja. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 36:544-545. [PMID: 33061173 PMCID: PMC7525613 DOI: 10.1007/s12055-020-00974-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- Carlos A Mestres
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, Räamistrasse 100, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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Harky A, Fok M, Bashir M. Which is the Optimal Frozen Elephant Trunk? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes in 2161 Patients Undergoing Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Using E-vita OPEN PLUS Hybrid Stent Graft versus Thoraflex™ Hybrid Prosthesis. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 35:427-436. [PMID: 32864920 PMCID: PMC7454613 DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2019-0220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective To systematically review the rate of morbidity and mortality associated with the use of E-vita hybrid stent graft and ThoraflexTM in patients undergoing complex aortic surgery. Methods A comprehensive search was undertaken among the four major databases to identify published data about E-vita or Thoraflex™ in patients undergoing repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Results In total, 28 papers were included in the study, encompassing a total of 2,161 patients (1,919 E-vita and 242 Thoraflex™). Patients undergoing surgery with E-vita or Thoraflex™ were of similar age and sex. The number of patients undergoing non-elective repair with Thoraflex™ was higher than with E-vita (35.2% vs. 28.7%, respectively). Cardiopulmonary bypass time was associated with increasing mortality in E-vita patients, however a meta-analysis of proportions showed higher 30-day mortality, permanent neurological deficit, and one-year mortality for Thoraflex™ patients. Direct statistical comparisons between E-vita and Thoraflex™ was not possible due to heterogeneity of studies. Conclusion Although there are limited studies available, the available data suggests that mortality and morbidity are lower for the E-vita device in thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery than for Thoraflex™. Long-term data of comparative studies do not yet exist to assess viability of these procedures.
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- Amer Harky
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Vascular Surgery Department, Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Rd, Blackburn, United Kingdom
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Jakob H, Moughal S, Bashir M. Frozen elephant trunk with straight vascular prosthesis: single-center experience with a review of current trends. THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2020; 61:301-307. [DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.20.11401-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Aortic arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk technique - a single-center study. J Cardiothorac Surg 2019; 14:147. [PMID: 31370864 PMCID: PMC6676558 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-019-0969-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique was developed to facilitate the two-stage surgery of extensive pathologies of the thoracic aorta and is now routinely applied in acute and chronic aortic syndromes. METHODS From 11/2006 to 07/2017, 68 patients underwent aortic arch repair using the FET technique. Patients received either the Jotec E-vita Open graft (n = 57) or the Vascutek Thoraflex hybrid prosthesis (n = 11). Both, group 1 (acute aortic dissection type A and B; symptomatic penetrating aortic ulcer) and group 2 (aortic aneurysm; chronic aortic dissection) included 34 patients each. RESULTS Early mortality was 13.2% (14.7% in group 1 vs. 11.7% in group 2, p = 0.720). Neurological complications occurred in 12 patients (17.6%) (stroke: 8.8 vs. 11.7%; p = 0.797 and spinal cord injury: 8.8 vs. 5.9%; p = 0.642 in groups 1 vs. 2 respectively). Cardiopulmonary bypass time and cross clamp time were significantly longer in group 1 (252.2 ± 73.5 and 148.3 ± 34 min vs. 189.2 ± 47.8 and 116.3 ± 34.5 min; p < 0.001). The overall 1-, 3- and 7-year-survival was 80.9, 80.9 and 74.2% with no significant differences between groups 1 and 2. Expansion of true lumen after FET implantation was significant at all levels in both groups for patients with aortic dissection. One-, 3-, and 7-year-freedom from secondary (re-)intervention for patients for aortic dissection was 96.9, 90.2 and 82.7% with no significant differences between groups 1 and 2; p = 0.575. CONCLUSION The FET technique can be applied in acute aortic syndromes with similar risks regarding adverse events or mortality when compared to chronic degenerative aortic disease. Postoperative increase in true lumen diameter mirrors decrease of false lumen diameter, goes along with favorable midterm outcome and prolongs freedom from secondary interventions in acute aortic dissection.
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López Almodóvar LF, Lima Cañadas P, Enríquez Puga A, Narváez Mayorga I, Buendía Miñano JA, Sánchez Casado M, Cañas Cañas A. Single Low-Volume Center Experience with Frozen Elephant Trunk in Acute Type A Aortic Dissections. AORTA : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AORTIC INSTITUTE AT YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL 2019; 6:125-129. [PMID: 31018235 PMCID: PMC6482024 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1677809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute Type A aortic dissection (AAAD) is a surgical emergency. In patients with arch and descending aorta involvement (DeBakey Type I), a total aortic arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk (FET) could favor false lumen thrombosis and improve long-term results. The authors hereby present their experience with this technique in a single low-volume center, to assess whether the technique is feasible to treat such disease. METHODS From January 2011 to December 2016, 43 patients with AAAD were operated on in the authors' institution, which carries out 300 to 350 annual procedures. Among these, 12 patients with an intimal tear in the aortic arch and/or proximal descending aorta received a FET procedure (10 males, age 57 years). Concomitant procedures were aortic valve replacement (42%), Bentall (25%), and aortic valve repair (17%). RESULTS Cardiopulmonary bypass, cardiac arrest, and circulatory arrest times were 235 ± 43, 171 ± 33, and 75 ± 20 minutes, respectively. The operative mortality was 16.7% (n = 2). Stroke and re-thoracotomy for bleeding occurred in 8% (n = 1) and 8% (n = 1), respectively. There was no spinal cord injury. Follow-up was 36.1 months. During follow-up, no patients died or required a reoperation on the downstream aorta. CONCLUSION Although all patients were operated on in a low-volume center, the results with FET in AAAD are acceptable. Even though this technique demands high technical skills, it is a promising approach in patients with acute aortic dissection.
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Virgen de la Salud Hospital, Toledo, Spain
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Gkremoutis A, Zierer A, Schmitz-Rixen T, El-Sayed Ahmad A, Kaiser E, Keese M, Schmandra T. Staged treatment of mega aortic syndrome using the frozen elephant trunk and hybrid thoracoabdominal repair. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017; 154:1842-1849. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2016] [Revised: 06/11/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Total aortic arch replacement using frozen elephant trunk technique with J Graft Open Stent Graft for distal aortic arch aneurysm. Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017; 66:91-94. [DOI: 10.1007/s11748-017-0856-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Martens A, Beckmann E, Kaufeld T, Umminger J, Fleissner F, Koigeldiyev N, Krueger H, Puntigam J, Haverich A, Shrestha M. Total aortic arch repair: risk factor analysis and follow-up in 199 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2016; 50:940-948. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezw158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2015] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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El-Sayed Ahmad A, Risteski P, Papadopoulos N, Radwan M, Moritz A, Zierer A. Minimally invasive approach for aortic arch surgery employing the frozen elephant trunk technique. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2016; 50:140-4. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezv484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Bajona P, Quintana E. Total arch replacement: the last frontier? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2016; 49:1262-3. [PMID: 26719411 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezv441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Pietro Bajona
- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Cardiovascular Institute, University of Barcelona Medical School, Barcelona, Spain
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Leontyev S, Tsagakis K, Pacini D, Di Bartolomeo R, Mohr FW, Weiss G, Grabenwoeger M, Mascaro JG, Iafrancesco M, Franke UF, Göbel N, Sioris T, Widenka K, Mestres CA, Jakob H. Impact of clinical factors and surgical techniques on early outcome of patients treated with frozen elephant trunk technique by using EVITA open stent-graft: results of a multicentre study. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2015; 49:660-6. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezv150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2014] [Accepted: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Shrestha M, Bachet J, Bavaria J, Carrel TP, De Paulis R, Di Bartolomeo R, Etz CD, Grabenwöger M, Grimm M, Haverich A, Jakob H, Martens A, Mestres CA, Pacini D, Resch T, Schepens M, Urbanski PP, Czerny M. Current status and recommendations for use of the frozen elephant trunk technique: a position paper by the Vascular Domain of EACTS. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2015; 47:759-69. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezv085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 211] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Mosquera VX, Marini M, Velasco C, Estévez-Cid F, Herrera-Noreña JM, Cao I, Gulías D, Cuenca JJ. Análisis morfológico del arco aórtico en pacientes sometidos a cirugía híbrida y correlación con resultados a medio plazo. CIRUGIA CARDIOVASCULAR 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.circv.2013.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Folkmann S, Weiss G, Pisarik H, Czerny M, Grabenwoger M. Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair after frozen elephant trunk procedure. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014; 47:115-9; discussion 119. [DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezu096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Roselli EE. Trade in the hammer for a power driver-perspectives on the frozen elephant trunk repair for aortic arch disease. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 2:633-9. [PMID: 24109573 PMCID: PMC3791197 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2225-319x.2013.09.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2013] [Accepted: 09/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
Abstract
Like a power driver for which the bit can be changed for each screw that is turned, improvement of brain protection strategies and the development of hybrid techniques have provided us with the ability to offer tailored repair options for patients with complex thoracic disease involving the arch. Variations of the frozen elephant trunk operation have been the most versatile of the newer hybrid approaches to repair complex thoracic aortic pathology. The frozen elephant trunk procedure includes the use of circulatory arrest in combination with suturing a stentgraft into the arch, and may reduce the risk of stroke and endoleaks. This article describes various methods of performing the frozen elephant trunk procedure with a focus on preoperative considerations including the etiology of disease, the time and urgency of presentation, and the indications to operate.
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- Eric E Roselli
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Jakob H, Tsagakis K. International E-vita open registry. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2013; 2:296-9. [PMID: 23977597 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2225-319x.2013.03.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2013] [Accepted: 03/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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The E-vita open hybrid stent-graft enables successful one-stage repairs of complex pathologies of the ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta. To evaluate the efficacy and durability of this treatment concept, the International E-vita open registry (IEOR) was initiated in 2008. 416 patients from 10 European centers were recruited, separated into 138 (33.2%) acute dissection cases, 142 (34.1%) chronic dissection cases, and 136 (32.7%) patients with multisegmental thoracic aneurysmal disease. In-hospital mortality was 16%, 14%, and 13% for each of the three groups, respectively, and stroke and spinal cord injury rates ranged between 5-7% and 3-9%. Survival after 5 years was 79%, 86%, and 78% for acute dissection, chronic dissection, and multisegmental aneurysmal patients, with freedom from open aortic surgery after 5 years at 96%, 94% and 82%. Findings from IEOR demonstrate the importance of the registry as an important tool for developing guidelines and frameworks in the management of this complex pathology.
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- Heinz Jakob
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, West German Heart Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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