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BACKGROUND Endovascular thoracic aortic treatment frequently requires extending the proximal landing zone up into the aortic arch with consecutive covering of the left subclavian artery orifice. Our aim was to report on our outcome of left subclavian artery revascularization using carotid-subclavian bypass via lateral access to the subclavian artery. METHODS Patients' charts in our aortic center were screened for all those who had undergone carotid-subclavian bypass during endovascular thoracic aortic repair procedures. We analyzed perioperative complications such as cervical plexus nerve or phrenic nerve injury, bleeding, and primary and follow-up graft patency. RESULTS Between 2001 and 2020, 118 patients underwent carotid-subclavian bypass implantation. Postoperative complications included left-sided stroke in 3% and axillary, phrenic, and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy in 3, 2, and 3%, respectively. Carotid-subclavian bypass-related death rate was 0%. Bypass patency was 92 ± 7% at 5 years. We documented nine (8%) bypass late occlusions with one left upper extremity ischemia and one late stroke due to an embolized thrombus formed at the bypass anastomosis. All others were asymptomatic. CONCLUSION Carotid-subclavian bypass surgery is associated with very low risk of death, stroke, or any nerve palsy. Lateral access to the left subclavian artery reduces the risk of phrenic nerve injury.
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- Bartosz Rylski
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Nucera M, Kreibich M, Yildiz M, Berger T, Kolb RK, Kondov S, Kunzmann S, Rylski B, Makaloski V, Siepe M, Czerny M, Schoenhoff FS. Endovascular aortic repair in patients with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndrome is safe and durable when employed by a multi-disciplinary aortic team. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2024; 65:ezae069. [PMID: 38430465 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to report on mid-term outcomes after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) in patients with Marfan (MFS) or Loeys-Dietz (LDS) syndrome. METHODS We analysed data from 2 European centres of patients with MFS and LDS undergoing EVAR. Patients were analysed based on (i) timing of the procedure (planned versus emergency procedure) and (ii) the nature of the landing zone (safe versus non-safe). The primary end-point was freedom from reintervention. Secondary end-points were freedom from stroke, bleeding and death. RESULTS A population of 419 patients with MFS (n = 352) or LDS (n = 67) was analysed for the purpose of this study. Thirty-nine patients (9%) underwent EVAR. Indications for thoracic endovascular aortic repair or EVAR were aortic dissection in 13 (33%) patients, aortic aneurysm in 22 (57%) patients and others (intercostal patch aneurysm, penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer, pseudoaneurysm, kinking of frozen elephant trunk (FET)) in 4 (10%) patients. Thoracic endovascular repair was performed in 34 patients, and abdominal endovascular aortic repair was performed in 5 patients. Mean age at 1st thoracic endovascular aortic repair/EVAR was 48.5 ± 15.4 years. Mean follow-up after 1st thoracic endovascular aortic repair/EVAR was 5.9 ± 4.4 years. There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of reinterventions between patients with non-safe landing zone and the patients with safe proximal landing zone (P = 0.609). Furthermore, there was no increased probability for reintervention after planned endovascular intervention compared to emergency procedures (P = 0.916). Mean time to reintervention, either open surgical or endovascular, after planned endovascular intervention was in median 3.9 years (95% confidence interval 2.0-5.9 years) and 2.0 years (95% confidence interval -1.1 to 5.1 years) (P = 0.23) after emergency procedures. CONCLUSIONS EVAR in patients with MFS and LDS and a safe landing zone is feasible and safe. Endovascular treatment is a viable option when employed by a multi-disciplinary aortic team even if the landing zone is in native tissue.
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- Maria Nucera
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Berger T, Maier A, Kletzer J, Schlett CL, Kondov S, Czerny M, Rylski B, Kreibich M. Radiographic complicated and uncomplicated descending aortic dissections: aortic morphological differences by CT angiography and risk factor analysis. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2024:jeae030. [PMID: 38269622 DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeae030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify radiographic differences between patients with uncomplicated and complicated descending aortic dissections. METHODS Between 04/2009 and 07/2021, 209 patients with acute descending aortic dissections were analyzed as complicated (malperfusion, rupture, diameter progress, and diameter ≥55mm) or uncomplicated. Detailed CTA measurements (slice thickness ≤ 3mm) were taken in multiplanar reconstruction. A composite endpoint (early aortic failure) was defined as reoperation, diameter progression, and early mortality. RESULTS Seventy-seven patients were female (36.8%) (complicated n=27 (36.5%); uncomplicated n=50 (37.0%) p=1.00). Seventy-four (35%) patients were categorized as morphologically complicated, and 135 (65%) as uncomplicated. In patients with complicated dissections, the dissection extended more frequently to the aortic bifurcation (p=0.044), the coeliac trunk (p=0.003), the superior mesenteric artery (p=0.007), and both iliac arteries (p<0.001) originated less frequently from the true lumen. The length of the most proximal communication (entry) in type B aortic dissection was longer, 14.0mm [12.0mm; 27.0mm] vs 6.0mm [4,0mm; 13.0mm] in complicated cases (p=0.005). Identified risk factors for adverse aortic events were connective tissue disease (HR 8.0 (1.9 - 33.7 95%CI HR)) length of the aortic arch (HR 4.7 (1.5 - 15.1 95%CI HR)) a false lumen diameter >19.38mm (HR 3.389 (1.1-10.2 95%CI HR) and origin of the inferior mesenteric artery from the false lumen (HR 4.2 (1.0 - 5.5 95%CI HR)). CONCLUSIONS We identified significant morphological differences and predictors for adverse events in patients presenting complicated and uncomplicated descending dissections. Our morphological findings will help guide future aortic therapies, taking a tailored patient approach.
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- Tim Berger
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Fagu A, Berger T, Pingpoh C, Kondov S, Kreibich M, Minners J, Czerny M, Siepe M. In-Hospital Outcomes Following Surgical Revascularization of Chronic Total Coronary Occlusions. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1967. [PMID: 38004016 PMCID: PMC10673513 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59111967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Patients with chronic total occlusions of the coronary arteries are either treated with PCI or referred for surgical revascularization. We analyzed the patients with chronic occluded coronary arteries that were surgically treated and aimed to describe the anatomical characteristics, revascularization rates, and in-hospital outcomes achieved with coronary artery bypass grafting. Methods: Angiographic data of 2005 patients with coronary artery disease treated in our institution between January 2005 and December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 1111 patients with at least one coronary total occlusion were identified. We reviewed the preoperative coronary angiograms and surgical protocols to determine the presence, localization, and revascularization of coronary occlusions. We also evaluated the perioperative data and in-hospital outcomes. Results: The median age of the study population was 68 years (25th-75th percentiles, 61.0-74.0). Three-vessel disease was present in 94.8% of patients and the rest (5.8%) had a two-vessel disease. The localizations of the occlusions were as follows: 68.4% in the RCA system, 26.4% in the LAD, and 28.5% in the LCX system. Multiple occlusions were present in 22.6% of the patients. Complete coronary total occlusion revascularization was achieved in 86.1% of the patients. The overall in-hospital mortality was 2.3%. The median in-hospital stay was 14.0 days. After logistic regression analysis, age (odds ratio 3.44 [95% confidence interval, 1.81-6.53], p < 0.001, for a 10-year increase) and the presence of peripheral artery disease (odds ratio 3.32 [1.39-7.93], p = 0.007) were the only statistically significant independent predictors of in-hospital mortality. Conclusions: A high revascularization rate and favorable in-hospital outcomes are achieved with coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with multi-vessel diseases and coronary total occlusions. Older age and the presence of peripheral artery disease are independent predictors of in-hospital mortality. A long-term follow-up and the type of graft (arterial vs. venous) used would bring more useful data for this type of revascularization.
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- Albi Fagu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (M.K.)
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital “Shefqet Ndroqi”, University of Medicine, 1005 Tirana, Albania
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (M.K.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (M.K.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (M.K.)
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, University Heart Centre Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, 79189 Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79085 Freiburg, Germany (M.K.)
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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Mutter C, Benk J, Berger T, Kondov S, Chikvatia S, Humburger F, Rösslein M, Ulbrich F, Czerny M, Rylski B, Kreibich M. Retrospective investigation of >400 patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair with or without cerebrospinal fluid drainage. Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2023; 37:ivad178. [PMID: 37963056 PMCID: PMC10656091 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivad178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to analyse the risks and benefits of cerebrospinal fluid drainage (CSFD) placement in patients undergoing thoracic endovascular aortic repair. METHODS Between 2009 and 2020, 411 patients underwent thoracic endovascular aortic repair in 1 institution where 236 patients (57%) received a preoperative CSFD. Patient and outcome characteristics were retrospectively analysed and compared between patients with and without preoperative CSFD placement. RESULTS Preoperative CSFD was performed significantly more frequently in elective patients, especially those undergoing distal stent graft extension following frozen elephant trunk-stent placement (P < 0.001). Significantly fewer CSFD was placed in patients with acute aortic injury (P < 0.001). The incidence of permanent spinal cord ischaemia (SCI) was higher in patients without preoperative CSFD [10 patients (2%) vs 1 patient (0.2%), P = 0.001]. Postoperative CSFD was placed in 3 patients (0.7%). Severe CSFD-associated complications affected 2 patients (0.5%) namely, a subdural spinal haematoma causing permanent paraplegia in one of those 2 patients. CONCLUSIONS CSFS placement is associated with low procedural risk and can potentially help to prevent SCI. However, the SCI incidence is most likely also associated with other preoperative factors including the patient's haemodynamics. Hence, a general recommendation for placing a preoperative CSFD cannot be made when relying on the present evidence.
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- Charlotte Mutter
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Sandoval Boburg R, Kondov S, Karamitev M, Schlensak C, Berger R, Haeberle H, Jost W, Fagu A, Beyersdorf F, Kreibich M, Czerny M, Siepe M. Role of ECLS in Managing Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Septal Rupture. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2023; 10:446. [PMID: 37998504 PMCID: PMC10672658 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10110446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to analyze outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for ventricular septal rupture (VSR) after myocardial infarction (MI) and the preoperative use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) as a bridge to surgery. METHODS We included patients undergoing surgery for VSR from January 2009 until June 2021 from two centers in Germany. Patients were separated into two groups, those with and without ECLS, before surgery. Pre- and intraoperative data, outcome, and survival during follow-up were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 47 consecutive patients were included. Twenty-five patients were in the ECLS group, and 22 were in the group without ECLS. All the ECLS-group patients were in cardiogenic shock preoperatively. Most patients in the ECLS group were transferred from another hospital [n = 21 (84%) vs. no-ECLS (n = 12 (57.1%), p = 0.05]. We observed a higher number of postoperative bleeding complications favoring the group without ECLS [n = 6 (28.6%) vs. n = 16 (64%), p < 0.05]. There was no significant difference in the persistence of residual ventricular septal defect (VSD) between groups [ECLS n = 4 (16.7%) and no-ECLS n = 3 (13.6%)], p = 1.0. Total in-hospital mortality was 38.3%. There was no significant difference in in-hospital mortality [n = 6 (27.3%) vs. n = 12 (48%), p = 0.11] and survival at last follow-up between the groups (p = 0.50). CONCLUSION We detected no statistical difference in the in-hospital and long-term mortality in patients who received ECLS as supportive therapy after MI-induced VSR compared to those without ECLS. ECLS could be an effective procedure applied as a bridge to surgery in patients with VSR and cardiogenic shock.
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- Rodrigo Sandoval Boburg
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Heart Surgery, Cardiovascular Center, Inselspital, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
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Benk J, Berger T, Gottardi R, Walter T, Kondov S, Rylski B, Czerny M, Kreibich M. Perioperative Mass Transfusion Affects In-Hospital but Not Follow-Up Survival in Patients with Acute Type A Aortic Dissection. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1825. [PMID: 37893543 PMCID: PMC10608168 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of mass transfusion on the postoperative outcome and survival in patients presenting with acute Type A aortic dissection. Materials and Methods: Between 2002 and 2020, a total of 505 patients were surgically treated for an acute Type A aortic dissection. Mass transfusion was defined as the peri- and postoperative replacement by transfusion of 10 units. Patient characteristics and outcomes were analyzed and compared between patients with and without mass transfusion. Results: Mass transfusion occurred in 105 patients (20%). The incidences of symptomatic coronary malperfusion (p = 0.017) and tamponade (p = 0.043) were higher in patients with mass transfusion. There was no statistically significant difference in the distal extension of the aortic dissection between the two groups. A valved conduit was significantly more common in patients with mass transfusion (p = 0.007), while the distal aortic repair was similar between the two groups. Cardiopulmonary bypass time (p < 0.001), cross clamp time (p < 0.001) and in-hospital mortality were significantly higher in patients with mass transfusion (p < 0.001), but the survival after discharge (landmark-analysis) showed equal survival between patients with and without mass transfusion (log rank: p = 0.4). Mass transfusion was predictive of in-hospital mortality (OR: 3.308, p < 0.001) but not for survival after discharge (OR: 1.205, p = 0.661). Conclusions: Mass transfusion is necessary in many patients with acute Type A aortic dissection. These patients present sicker and require longer surgery. However, mass transfusion does not influence survival after discharge.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (J.B.); (T.B.); (R.G.); (T.W.); (S.K.); (B.R.); (M.C.)
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Benk J, Berger T, Kondov S, D'Inka M, Bork M, Walter T, Discher P, Rylski B, Czerny M, Kreibich M. Comparative Study of Male and Female Patients Undergoing Frozen Elephant Trunk Total Arch Replacement. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6327. [PMID: 37834975 PMCID: PMC10573986 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12196327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Our aim was to investigate outcomes and long-term survival in male and female patients after frozen elephant trunk (FET) total arch replacement. METHODS Between March 2013 and January 2023, 362 patients underwent aortic arch replacement via the FET technique. We compared patient characteristics and intra- and postoperative data between male and female patients. RESULTS Male patients were significantly younger (p = 0.012) but revealed a higher incidence of coronary artery disease (p = 0.008) and preoperative dialysis (p = 0.017). More male patients presented with type A aortic dissections (p = 0.042) while more female patients had aortic aneurysms (p = 0.025). The aortic root was replaced in significantly more male patients (p = 0.013), resulting in significantly longer cardiopulmonary bypass duration (p < 0.001) and operative times (p < 0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in postoperative outcome parameters including in-hospital mortality (p = 0.346). However, new in-stent thrombus formation was significantly more frequent in female patients (p = 0.002). Age in years (odds ratio (OR): 1.026, p = 0.049), an acute pathology (OR: 1.941, p = 0.031) and preoperative dialyses (OR: 3.499, p = 0.010) were predictive for long-term mortality in our Cox regression model, sex (p = 0.466) was not. There was no statistical difference in overall survival (log rank: p = 0.425). CONCLUSIONS Female patients are older but reveal fewer cardiovascular risk factors; aneurysms are more common in female than male patients. As female patients undergo concomitant surgical procedures less often, their operative times are shorter. While survival and outcomes were similar, female patients suffered from postoperative new in-stent thrombus formation significantly more often.
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- Julia Benk
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Benk J, Kreibich M, Berger T, Kondov S, Beyersdorf F, Czerny M, Rylski B. Branched endovascular iliac artery repair using the Zenith ® Branch Endovascular Iliac Bifurcation graft: outcomes and reinterventions in our retrospective cohort. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2023; 13:700-709. [PMID: 37675087 PMCID: PMC10478024 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-22-564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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Background The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to analyze the outcomes and the need for reinterventions following branched iliac artery repair using the Zenith® Branch Endovascular Iliac Bifurcation (ZBIS; Cook Medical Europe LTD, Limerick, Ireland) graft. Methods Patient characteristics and follow-up data on 63 patients following branched iliac artery repair using the ZBIS device were evaluated and compared between patients with and without iliac reinterventions. A competing risk regression model was analyzed to identify independent predictors of reinterventions, and to predict the reintervention risk. Results ZBIS implantation's technical success rate was 100%, and we observed no in-hospital mortality. Internal iliac artery patency was 93% during a median [first quartile, third quartile] follow-up of 19 [5, 39] months. Thirty-two iliac reinterventions were performed in 23 patients (37%) after a mean time of 3.0 months (IQR: 0.4-6.8) (time to first reintervention). Endoleaks type I and II were the most common indication for reinterventions (n=14, 61%). The internal iliac artery's diameter [subdistribution hazard ratio (sHR): 1.046; P=0.0015] and a prior abdominal aortic intervention (sHR: 0.3331; P=0.0370) were identified as significant variables in the competing risk regression model for a reintervention. The risk for reintervention was 33% (95% CI: 20-46%), and 46% (95% CI: 28-63%) after 12 and 36 months, respectively. Conclusions Endovascular repair of degenerative iliac artery aneurysms with Zenith Branch Iliac Bifurcation device is a feasible and safe option. Perioperative morbidity and mortality are low with good graft patency rates. The risk for secondary iliac artery interventions is considerable and highlights the need for patients with iliac disease to undergo continuous follow-up in a dedicated vascular center.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Discher P, Kreibich M, Berger T, Kondov S, Eschenhagen M, Schibilsky D, Bork M, Walter T, Chikvatia S, Gottardi R, Rylski B, Siepe M, Czerny M. Training in Aortic Arch Surgery as a Blueprint for a Structured Educational Team Approach: A Review. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1391. [PMID: 37629681 PMCID: PMC10456247 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59081391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Background and objectives: The treatment of pathologies of the aortic arch is a complex field of cardiovascular surgery that has witnessed enormous progress recently. Such treatment is mainly performed in high-volume centres, and surgeons gain great experience in mastering potential difficulties even under emergency circumstances, thereby ensuring the effective therapy of more complex pathologies with lower complication rates. As the numbers of patients rise, so does the need for well-trained surgeons in aortic arch surgery. But how is it possible to learn surgical procedures in a responsible way that, in addition to surgical techniques, also places particular demands on the overall surgical management such as perfusion strategy and neuro-protection? This is why a good training programme teaching young surgeons without increasing the risk for patients is indispensable. Our intention was to highlight the most challenging aspects of aortic arch surgery teaching and how young surgeons can master them. Materials and Methods: We analysed the literature to find out which methods are most suitable for such teaching goals and what result they reveal when serving as teaching procedures. Results: Several studies were found comparing the surgical outcome of young trainees with that of specialists. It was found that the results were comparable whether the procedure was performed by a specialist or by a trainee assisted by the specialist. Conclusions: We thus came to the conclusion that even for such a complex type of intervention, the responsible training of young surgeons by experienced specialists is possible. However, it requires a clear strategy and team approach to ensure a safe outcome for the patient.
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- Philipp Discher
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany; (P.D.)
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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Walter T, Berger T, Kondov S, Gottardi R, Benk J, Discher P, Rylski B, Czerny M, Kreibich M. Thoracic aortic emergencies involving the aortic arch: An integrated cardiovascular surgical treatment approach. Semin Vasc Surg 2023; 36:150-156. [PMID: 37330229 DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2023.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Thoracic aortic emergencies involving the aortic arch are potentially fatal conditions that require the entire surgical repertoire of conventional surgery, such as complete aortic arch replacement using the frozen-elephant-trunk technique, through hybrid procedures, to full surgical endovascular options with conventional or delivered/fenestrated stent-grafts. An interdisciplinary aortic team should choose the optimal treatment of the pathologies of the aortic arch, considering the morphology of the entire aorta, from the root to beyond the bifurcation, as well as the clinical comorbidities. The treatment goal is a complication-free postoperative result and lasting freedom from aortic reinterventions. Irrespective of the selected therapy method, patients should then be connected to a specialized aortic outpatient clinic. The aim of this review was to provide an overview of pathophysiology and current treatment options in emergencies of the thoracic aorta, also involving the aortic arch. We wanted to summarize the preoperative considerations, intraoperative settings, and strategies, as well the postoperative follow-up.
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- Tim Walter
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwig's University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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Rylski B, Berkarda Z, Beyersdorf F, Kondov S, Czerny M, Majcherek J, Protasiewicz M, Milnerowicz A. Efficacy and Safety of Percutaneous Access Via Large-Bore Sheaths (22-26F Diameter) in Endovascular Therapy. J Endovasc Ther 2023:15266028231161490. [PMID: 36942671 DOI: 10.1177/15266028231161490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the closure success rate's outcomes with suture-mediated vascular closure device Perclose ProGlide in patients undergoing aortic or iliac artery endovascular repair using large delivery systems (>21F). MATERIALS AND METHODS We screened all the patient records in aortic databases at 2 centers who had undergone vascular interventions via ProGlide for percutaneous femoral access >21F between 2016 and 2020. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the delivery system size: large (L) (22F-23F) and extra-large (XL) (24F-26F). Demographics, anatomical details, and outcome of percutaneous access were evaluated. RESULTS Included were 239 patients: 121 in the L group and 118 the XL group. Intraprocedural conversion to open surgery because of bleeding was necessary in 2% L and 6% XL patients (p=0.253). Severe femoral artery calcification was the sole risk factor for converting to open surgery (odds ratio=23.44, 95% confidence interval=1.49-368.17, p=0.025). In all, 2% of L and 3% of XL (p=0.631) did require late percutaneous intervention due to stenosis (all treated with balloon angioplasty). Overall, 3% developed pseudoaneurysm treated conservatively in all except one patient requiring surgical repair. Hematoma and groin infection were observed in 9% and 1%, respectively; none required surgical therapy. CONCLUSION A femoral arterial defect after accessing the artery via a large bore sheath (22F-26F) can be closed successfully with ProGlide in more than 90% of patients. Severe femoral artery calcification is a risk factor for conversion to open surgery caused by bleeding. CLINICAL IMPACT This study adds evidence on efficacy of accessing the artery via a large bore sheath (22-26F) secured by ProGlide. In more than 200 patients conversion to open surgery was necessary in only 4%. Severe femoral artery calcification was the sole risk factor for converting to open surgery. Our findings encourage physicians to choose the percutaneous access even in patients requiring the use of large bore sheath.
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- Bartosz Rylski
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, 4th Military Hospital, Wroclaw, Poland
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Berger T, Chikvatia S, Siepe M, Kondov S, Meissl D, Gottardi R, Rylski B, Czerny M, Kreibich M. Concomitant aortic root replacement during frozen elephant trunk implantation does not increase perioperative risk. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2023; 63:7048665. [PMID: 36808408 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezad053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our aim was to evaluate the risk of concomitant aortic root replacement during frozen elephant trunk (FET) total arch replacement. METHODS Between 03/2013 and 02/2021, 303 patients underwent aortic arch replacement using the FET technique. Patient characteristics, intra- and postoperative data were compared between patients with (n = 50) and without (n = 253) concomitant aortic root replacement (implantation of a valved conduit or using the reimplantation valve sparing technique) after propensity score matching. RESULTS After propensity score matching there were no statistically significant differences in preoperative characteristics including the underlying pathology. There was no statistically significant difference regarding arterial inflow-cannulation or concomitant cardiac procedures, while cardiopulmonary bypass (p < 0.001) and aortic cross-clamp (p < 0.001) times were significantly longer in the root replacement group. Postoperative outcome was similar between the groups and there were no proximal reoperations in the root replacement group during follow-up. Root replacement was not predictive for mortality (p = 0.133, odds ratio: 0.291) in our Cox regression model. There was no statistically significant difference in overall survival (log rank: p = 0.062). CONCLUSIONS Concomitant FET implantation and aortic root replacement prolongs operative times, but does not influence postoperative outcomes or increase operative risk in an experienced high-volume centre. The FET procedure did not appear to be a contraindication for concomitant aortic root replacement even in patients with borderline indications for aortic root replacement.
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- Tim Berger
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kondov S, Bothe D, Beyersdorf F, Czerny M, Harloff A, Pooth JS, Kaier K, Schöllhorn J, Kreibich M, Siepe M, Rylski B. Routine versus selective near-infrared spectroscopy-guided shunting during carotid eversion endarterectomy. Interdiscip Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2023; 36:ivad005. [PMID: 36825850 PMCID: PMC10021069 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivad005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of routine shunting to near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)-guided shunting in patients undergoing eversion endarterectomy (EEA) under general anaesthesia. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated data of all patients undergoing EEA of the internal carotid artery (ICA) in our department from January 2011 until January 2019. Included were patients with EEA of the ICA and the patients were divided into 2 groups: selective-shunting group and routine-shunting group. Patients (i) with patch angioplasty during the surgery, (ii) undergoing surgery for restenosis and (ii) stenosis after radiation therapy, (iii) without recorded regional cerebral oxygen saturation trends, (iv) presenting with an emergency treatment indication and (v) operated upon by residents were excluded. In all patients, EEA was performed in general anaesthesia and under NIRS monitoring. One-to-one propensity score matching was used to compare EEA outcomes after routine shunting to NIRS-guided shunting. Primary end points were defined as perioperative stroke and in-hospital mortality after EEA. RESULTS Routine and NIRS-guided selective shunting were applied in 340 (34.0%) and 661 (66.0%) patients, respectively. A total of 277 pairs were generated via propensity score matching. Fifty-eight (20.1%) from the selective-shunting group were intraoperatively shunted. Concomitant procedures were more frequently performed in the routine-shunting group [170 (61.4%) vs 47 (17.0%), 180 (65%) vs 101 (36.5%), and 60 (21.7%) vs 6 (2.2%), P < 0.001]. The perioperative stroke rate in the routine-shunting group was higher as well [11 (4.0%) vs 3 (1.1%), P = 0.022]. In-hospital death was overall 0.2% (n = 1). Multivariable logistic regression in the matched patient indicated age (odds ratio 1.050, 95% confidence interval 1.002-1.104, P = 0.046) and routine shunting (odds ratio 2.788, confidence interval 1.119-7.428, P = 0.032) as risk factors for perioperative stroke during EEA of the ICA. CONCLUSIONS We found that, during EEA of the ICA, under general anaesthesia, NIRS-guided selective shunting was associated with a lower incidence of perioperative stroke than routine shunting.
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- Stoyan Kondov
- Corresponding author. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg—Bad Krozingen, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany. Tel: +49-761-270-28670; e-mail: (S. Kondov)
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- Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology and Neurophysiology, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Medical Biometry and Informatics, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Walter T, Czerny M, Rylski B, Berger T, Kondov S, Gottardi R, Benk J, Kreibich M. Postoperative Thrombus Detection within the FET Stent Graft. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023]
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- T. Walter
- Universitätsklinik Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, France
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie—Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg—Bad Krozingen, Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland
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- Universitätsklinik für Herzchirurgie, Gefäßchirurgie und Endovaskuläre Chirurgie der PMU, Salzburg, Austria
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Berger T, Miriam G, Rylski B, Fagu A, Roman G, Kondov S, Czerny M, Kreibich M. Incidence and Risk for Distal Aortic Failure after the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1761649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/22/2023]
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- T. Berger
- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg—Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie—Universitäts-Herzzentrum Freiburg—Bad Krozingen, Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Fagu A, Siepe M, Uzdenov M, Dees D, Kondov S, Beyersdorf F, Rylski B, Czerny M, Neumann FJ, Kreibich M, Berger T. Subsequent cardiac surgery after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Indications and outcomes. J Card Surg 2022; 37:5187-5194. [PMID: 36378828 DOI: 10.1111/jocs.17219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aim of this study was to report on indications and clinical outcomes of patients who underwent subsequent open-cardiac surgery after transcatheter aortic valve implantation TAVI. METHODS Between 01/2011 and 12/2020 our centre performed 4043 TAVI procedures. Twenty-seven patients (including patients in whom TAVI was performed in other centres) underwent subsequent open-heart surgery via cardiopulmonary bypass. Demographic, intraprocedural data, indications for, and outcomes after surgery were evaluated. RESULTS Indications for cardiac surgery (aged 79 [IQR 76-84]; 59.3% male) were endocarditis (n = 11; 40.7%), annular rupture, severe paravalvular leak and severe stenosis in three (11.1%) patients, respectively as well as in one patient each (3.7%) severe tricuspid valve regurgitation, valve thrombosis, valve malposition, valve migration, ostial right coronary artery obstruction, left ventricular rupture and type A aortic dissection. The interval between the index TAVI procedure to open surgery was 3 months (IQR 0-26 months). Eight patients underwent emergent surgical conversions. Immediate procedural and procedural mortality was 25.9% and 40.7%, respectively and all-cause mortality was 51.9% (11/12 died for cardiovascular reasons). No disabling stroke was observed postoperatively. New permanent pacemaker implantation was required in three patients (11.1%). CONCLUSIONS Subsequent open-cardiac surgery after TAVI is rare, but may urgently become necessary due to TAVI related complications or progressing other cardiac pathologies. Despite a substantial early attrition rate clinical outcome is acceptable and a relevant number of these high-risk patients can be discharged even after emergency conversions. The option of subsequent surgical conversion remains.
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- Albi Fagu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine , Heart Centre Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Division of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital "Shefqet Ndroqi", University of Medicine, Tirana, Albania
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine , Heart Centre Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, University Heart Centre Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine , Heart Centre Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine , Heart Centre Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine , Heart Centre Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine , Heart Centre Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, University Heart Centre Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine , Heart Centre Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine , Heart Centre Freiburg University, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Discher P, Kreibich M, Berger T, Kondov S, Walter T, Benk J, Beyersdorf F, Gottardi R, Siepe M, Rylski B, Czerny M. Similarities, differences and unmet needs regarding prosthetic materials in aortic arch replacement using the frozen elephant trunk technique: a review. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2022; 12:722-726. [PMCID: PMC9622398 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-22-176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The constant improvement of operative techniques offers the possibility of treating an increasing number of patients with complex acute and chronic thoracic aortic pathologies involving the aortic arch. Reliable and durable prosthetic material forms the platform for these approaches. Besides the most important properties like impermeability for blood, infection and thrombotic resistance, there are also properties which are not seen at first glance but can nevertheless play a key role in the healing process and long-term results, such as endothelialization and immunostimulation. To ensure the best possible properties of the graft, different variables of the grafts are continuously developed. Beside the choice of material and the weaving technique, Dacron sealing with gelatin is in clinical use for many years but is still being discussed. Collecting clinical experiences with sealed and unsealed grafts in aortic arch replacement led to the conclusion that blood loss through the prosthesis, especially in the early phase after the implantation of the graft, is lowered by gelatin sealing. Furthermore, binding of antimicrobiotic and antithrombotic agents to the collagen are promising approaches to a better prevention of these dreaded complications. More research examining the healing process of the prosthesis is needed in order to find out more about the influence of the prosthesis sealing.
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- Philipp Discher
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany;,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Walter T, Berger T, Kondov S, Gottardi R, Benk J, Rylski B, Czerny M, Kreibich M. Postoperative In-Stent Thrombus Formation Following Frozen Elephant Trunk Total Arch Repair. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:921479. [PMID: 35845055 PMCID: PMC9279669 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.921479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objectives Our aim was to investigate the occurrence and clinical consequence of postoperative in-stent thrombus formation following the frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure. Methods Postoperative computed tomography angiography (CTA) scans of all 304 patients following the FET procedure between 04/2014 and 11/2021 were analysed retrospectively. Thrombus size and location were assessed in multiplanar reconstruction using IMPAX EE (Agfa HealthCare N.V., Morstel, Belgium) software. Patients’ characteristics and clinical outcomes were evaluated between patients with and without thrombus formation. Results During the study period, we detected a new postoperative in-stent thrombus in 19 patients (6%). These patients were significantly older (p = 0.009), predominantly female (p = 0.002) and were more commonly treated for aortic aneurysms (p = 0.001). In 15 patients (79%), the thrombi were located in the distal half of the FET stent-graft. Thrombus size was 18.9 mm (first quartile: 12.1; third quartile: 33.2). Distal embolisation occurred in 4 patients (21%) causing one in-hospital death caused by severe visceral ischaemia. Therapeutic anticoagulation was initiated in all patients. Overstenting with a conventional stent-graft placed within the FET stent-graft was the treatment in 2 patients (11%). Outcomes were comparable both groups. Female sex (p = 0.005; OR: 4.289) and an aortic aneurysm (p = 0.023; OR: 5.198) were identified as significant predictors for thrombus development. Conclusion Postoperative new thrombus formation within the FET stent-graft is a new, rare, but clinically highly relevant event. The embolisation of these thrombi can result in dismal postoperative outcomes. More research is therefore required to better identify patients at risk and improve perioperative treatment.
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Benk J, Siepe M, Berger T, Beyersdorf F, Kondov S, Rylski B, Czerny M, Kreibich M. Early and mid-term outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair to treat aortic rupture in patients with aneurysms, dissections and trauma. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2022; 35:ivac042. [PMID: 35167665 PMCID: PMC9714596 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to analyse outcomes of thoracic endovascular aortic repair to treat aortic rupture. METHODS Patient and outcome characteristics of all emergent endovascular treatments for thoracic aortic rupture between January 2009 and December 2019 were analysed. RESULTS Thoracic aortic rupture occurred in patients with aortic aneurysms (n = 42, 49%), aortic dissection (n = 13, 16%) or after trauma (n = 30, 35%). Preoperative cerebrospinal fluid drainage was placed in 9 patients (11%) and 18 patients (21%) underwent perioperative supra-aortic transposition. The proximal landing zones were: zone 1 (n = 1, 1%), zone 2 (n = 23, 27%), zone 3 (n = 52, 61%) and zone 4 (n = 9, 11%). Temporary spinal cord injury occurred in 1 patient (1%), permanent spinal cord injury in 7 patients (8%). Two patients (2%) experienced a postoperative stroke. Seventeen patients (20%) expired in-hospital. Aortic dissection (odds ratio: 16.246, p = 0.001), aneurysm (odds ratio: 9.090, P = 0.003) and preoperative shock (odds ratio: 4.646, P < 0.001) were predictive for mortality. Eighteen patients (21%) required a stent-graft-related aortic reintervention for symptomatic supra-aortic malperfusion (n = 3, 4%), endoleaks (n = 6, 7%), a second aortic rupture (n = 4, 5%), retrograde type A aortic dissection (n = 2, 2%), aortic-oesophageal fistulation (n = 2, 2%) and stent-graft kinking (n = 1, 1%). CONCLUSIONS Thoracic endovascular aortic repair in patients with aortic rupture has become a valuable treatment modality to stabilize patients. However, a significant risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality remains, particularly in patients with aortic dissections, aneurysms or shock. Patients require thorough follow-up ideally in an aortic clinic with a staff having the entire spectrum of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical expertise.
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- Julia Benk
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Graap M, Rylski B, Fagu A, Gottardi R, Walter T, Discher P, Hagar MT, Kondov S, Czerny M, Kreibich M. Distal Aortic Failure Following the Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedure for Aortic Dissection. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:911548. [PMID: 35734273 PMCID: PMC9207307 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.911548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Aim of this study was to report and to identify risk factors for distal aortic failure following aortic arch replacement via the frozen elephant trunk (FET) procedure. Methods One hundred eighty-six consecutive patients underwent the FET procedure for acute and chronic aortic dissection. Our cohort was divided into patients with and without distal aortic failure. Distal aortic failure was defined as: (I) distal aortic reintervention, (II) aortic diameter dilatation to ≥ 6 cm or > 5 mm growth within 6 months, (III) development of a distal stent-graft-induced new entry (dSINE) and/or (IV) aortic-related death. Preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative and aortic morphological data were analyzed. Results Distal aortic failure occurred in 88 (47.3%) patients. Forty-six (24.7%) required a distal reintervention, aortic diameter dilatation was observed in 9 (4.8%) patients, a dSINE occurred in 22 (11.8%) patients and 11 (6.4%) suffered an aortic-related death. We found no difference in the number of communications between true and false lumen (p = 0.25) but there were significantly more communications between Ishimaru zone 6–8 in the distal aortic failure group (p = 0.01). The volume of the thoracic descending aorta measured preoperatively and postoperatively within 36 months afterward was significantly larger in patients suffering distal aortic failure (p < 0.001; p = 0.011). Acute aortic dissection (SHR 2.111; p = 0.007), preoperative maximum descending aortic diameter (SHR 1.029; p = 0.018) and preoperative maximum aortic diameter at the level of the diaphragm (SHR 1.041; p = 0.012) were identified as risk factors for distal aortic failure. Conclusion The incidence and risk of distal aortic failure following the FET procedure is high. Especially those patients with more acute and more extensive aortic dissections or larger preoperative descending aortic diameters carry a substantially higher risk of developing distal aortic failure. The prospective of the FET technique as a single-step treatment for aortic dissection seems low and follow-up in dedicated aortic centers is therefore paramount.
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- Tim Berger
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- *Correspondence: Tim Berger,
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Centre-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg Heart Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kreibich M, Berger T, Walter T, Potratz P, Discher P, Kondov S, Beyersdorf F, Siepe M, Gottardi R, Czerny M, Rylski B. Downstream thoracic endovascular aortic repair following the frozen elephant trunk procedure. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2022; 12:272-277. [PMID: 35800359 PMCID: PMC9253175 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-22-99] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The frozen elephant trunk technique has become a well-established treatment option for patients presenting all thoracic aortic pathologies including acute and chronic dissection, aortic aneurysms and even penetrating aortic ulcers involving the aortic arch and descending aorta. Nevertheless, there is a significant incidence of and risk for distal aortic reinterventions after the frozen elephant trunk. Indications mainly include a planned staged approach, diameter progression of downstream aortic segments and the development of distal stent-graft induced new entries (dSINEs). Endovascular stent-graft extension through conventional thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a relatively simple and safe method to address any pathologies in the remaining descending thoracic aorta up to the level of the coeliac trunk. In fact, the frozen elephant trunk stent-graft provides an ideal proximal landing zone for any endovascular stent-graft extension. Postoperative outcomes are very promising with very low reported in-hospital mortality and morbidity. In case this 2-staged-approach fails to stabilize the remaining aorta, a 3-step procedure, namely open thoracoabdominal aortic replacement, is simplified because the anastomosis site has moved distally. Follow-up of all patients, following frozen elephant trunk implantation or distal stent-graft extension, is mandatory, ideally in an outpatient clinic dedicated to the aorta in order to identify disease progression or to detect any complications as soon as possible.
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- Maximilian Kreibich
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Zimmer E, Kondov S, Siepe M. The David procedure for quadricuspid aortic valve repair. Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 2022. [PMID: 35671233 DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2022.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Quadricuspid aortic valves are rare but may result in significant aortic regurgitation requiring surgery. To date, valve-sparing root replacement is frequently done in patients with bi- and tricuspid aortic valve pathologies with preserved cusp tissue. Nevertheless, little is known about quadricuspid repair, especially in regard to the optimal surgical technique for long-term durability. We hereby provide a surgical guide to valve-sparing aortic root replacement using the David technique in a young patient with severe aortic regurgitation.
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- Tim Berger
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Freiburg, Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Freiburg, Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery University Heart Center Freiburg Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg Hugstetterstr. 55 79106, Freiburg Germany
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Schibilsky D, Kondov S, Gottardi R, Kreibich M, Lehane C, Berger T, Beyersdorf F, Siepe M, Czerny M, Rylski B. Endovascular treatment of traumatic aortic rupture using iliac extension stent-grafts in patients with small aortic diameters. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2022; 34:885-891. [PMID: 35037937 PMCID: PMC9153381 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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- David Schibilsky
- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Corresponding author. University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany. Tel: +49-761-270-8670; e-mail: (S. Kondov)
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- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Kreibich M, Mueller F, Breurer-Kellner L, Rylski B, Kondov S, Schröfel H, Pingpoh C, Beyersdorf F, Siepe M, Czerny M. Risk factors for stroke after total aortic arch replacement using the frozen elephant trunk technique. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2022; 34:865-871. [PMID: 35092274 PMCID: PMC9070457 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to analyse risk factors for postoperative stroke, evaluate the underlying mechanisms and report on outcomes of patients suffering a postoperative stroke after total aortic arch replacement using the frozen elephant trunk technique. METHODS Two-hundred and fifty patients underwent total aortic arch replacement via the frozen elephant trunk technique between March 2013 and November 2020 for acute and chronic aortic pathologies. Postoperative strokes were evaluated interdisciplinarily by a cardiac surgeon, neurologist and radiologist, and subclassified to each's cerebral territory. We conducted a logistic regression analysis to identify any predictors for postoperative stroke. RESULTS Overall in-hospital was mortality 10% (25 patients, 11 with a stroke). A symptomatic postoperative stroke occurred in 42 (16.8%) of our cohort. Eight thereof were non-disabling (3.3%), whereas 34 (13.6%) were disabling strokes. The most frequently affected region was the arteria cerebri media. Embolism was the primary underlying mechanism (n = 31; 73.8%). Mortality in patients with postoperative stroke was 26.2%. Logistic regression analysis revealed age over 75 (odds ratio = 3.25; 95% confidence interval 1.20-8.82; P = 0.021), a bovine arch (odds ratio = 4.96; 95% confidence interval 1.28-19.28; P = 0.021) and an acute preoperative neurological deficit (odds ratio = 19.82; 95% confidence interval 1.09-360.84; P = 0.044) as predictors for postoperative stroke. CONCLUSIONS Stroke after total aortic arch replacement using the frozen elephant trunk technique remains problematic, and most lesions are of embolic origin. Refined organ protection strategies, and sophisticated monitoring are mandatory to reduce the incidence of postoperative stroke, particularly in older patients presenting an acute preoperative neurological deficit or bovine arch.
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- Tim Berger
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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D'Oria M, Kondov S. The central role of cannulation in determining outcomes after surgery for acute type A aortic dissection: where do we stand? Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 62:6564661. [PMID: 35389475 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Mario D'Oria
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, University Hospital of Trieste ASUGI, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Siepe M, Simon B, Beyersdorf F, Bamberg F, Schlett CL, Kondov S, Czerny M, Rylski B, Kreibich M. Pulmonary Artery Diameter: Means and Normal Limits: Assessment by Computed Tomography Angiography. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- T. Berger
- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Kondov S, Beyersdorf F, Braun N, Höhn R, Schlett C, Rylski B, Siepe M, Kreibich M, Gottardi R, Czerny M. Corrigendum to: 'Morphology of the left subclavian artery: implications for single-branched endovascular aortic arch repair'. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 61:965. [PMID: 35024818 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Stoyan Kondov
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad, Krozingen, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Paracelsus Private Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.,Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Mediclin Heart Institute, Lahr/Baden, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kondov S, Frankenberger L, Siepe M, Keyl C, Staier K, Humburger F, Rylski B, Kreibich M, Berger T, Beyersdorf F, Czerny M. OUP accepted manuscript. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2022; 35:6570176. [PMID: 35437605 PMCID: PMC9419677 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Stoyan Kondov
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Address for correspondence: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Hugstetterstrasse 55, D-79106 Freiburg. Tel: ++ 49 761 270 28670; fax ++ 49 761 270 25500, e-mail: (S. Kondov)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Medical Center - Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care Medicine, Medical Center - Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kondov S, Dimov A, Beyersdorf F, Maruschke L, Pooth JS, Kreibich M, Kaier K, Siepe M, Czerny M, Rylski B. OUP accepted manuscript. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2022; 35:6568948. [PMID: 35425973 PMCID: PMC9252125 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Stoyan Kondov
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Corresponding author. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Hugstetter Str. 55, D-79106 Freiburg, Germany. Phone: +49 76127028180; fax: +49 76127025500; e-mail:
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center of Diagnostic and interventional Radiology, St. Josefs Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Medical Biometry and Informatics, University Medical Center, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Heart Centre, University Hospital Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kreibich M, Siepe M, Berger T, Kondov S, Morlock J, Pingpoh C, Beyersdorf F, Rylski B, Czerny M. Downstream thoracic endovascular aortic repair following zone 2, 100-mm stent graft frozen elephant trunk implantation. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2021; 34:1141-1146. [PMID: 34849947 PMCID: PMC9159434 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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- Maximilian Kreibich
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kondov S, Beyersdorf F, Braun N, Höhn R, Schlett C, Rylski B, Siepe M, Kreibich M, Gottardi R, Czerny M. Morphology of the left subclavian artery: implications for single-branched endovascular aortic arch repair. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 61:348-354. [PMID: 34792129 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Our goal was to evaluate the morphology of the aortic arch, focusing on the left subclavian artery (LSA), and to anticipate implications for single-branched endovascular aortic arch repair. METHODS We performed a morphological analysis of computed tomography angiography scans of 322 patients between January 2002 and December 2018. Arch type and distance between arch vessels on the convexity were evaluated. We defined 3 morphological types: U-type distance between the left common carotid artery (LCCA) and LSA offspring >10 mm; V-type distance between the LCCA and LSA offspring <10 mm and W-type isolated left vertebral artery offspring from the aortic arch. RESULTS Most patients presented a type III arch [50% (n = 161)]. The median distance from the brachiocephalic trunk offspring to the LCCA offspring measured 2.5 mm (2.0-3.0 mm) and that between the LCCA offspring and the LSA offspring was 6.5 mm (4.0-11.0 mm). We observed no significant difference based on the morphological type (V versus U versus W) in the brachiocephalic trunk-LCCA distance, but there were significant differences in the LCCA-LSA distance between types V and U (P < 0.001) and between types V and W (P < 0.001). Interestingly, we found no significant difference in the LCCA-LSA distance between types U and W. We noted a significant difference in the median diameter of the LSA according to U, V and W types: V type versus U type, 12.5 vs 13.5 mm (P = 0.033) as well as U type versus W type, 13.5 vs 10.5 mm (P < 0.001) and V type versus W type, 12.5 vs 10.5 mm (P < 0.002). The distances between the LSA offspring and left vertebral artery offspring between types U and V did not differ significantly. CONCLUSIONS Our categorization of the U, V and W types of the LSA can help us anticipate shapes and distances and thereby function as an initial evaluation tool for predicting single branched endovascular aortic arch repair involving the LSA.
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- Stoyan Kondov
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad, Krozingen, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Paracelsus Private Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.,Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Mediclin Heart Institute, Lahr/Baden, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Siepe M, Simon B, Beyersdorf F, Chen Z, Kondov S, Schlett CL, Bamberg F, Tarkhnishvili A, Chikvatia S, Czerny M, Rylski B, Kreibich M. Pulmonary artery diameter: means and normal limits-assessment by computed tomography angiography. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2021; 34:637-644. [PMID: 34791257 PMCID: PMC9026207 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Tim Berger
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Centre-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Centre-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Centre-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Siepe M, Uzdenov M, Dees D, Pingpoh C, Kondov S, Beyersdorf F, Fagu A, Rylski B, Czerny M, Schroefel H, Neumann FJ, Hochholzer W, Kreibich M. Subsequent open-cardiac surgery after transcatheter aortic valve implantation-indications and outcomes. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been historically done in high-risk patients or patients who are deemed unfit for open-heart surgery. Despite high procedural success rates subsequent open surgery remains an issue, immediately after TAVI implantation or during follow-up as bailout strategy.
Purpose
Aim of this study was to report on indications and clinical outcomes of patients who underwent open-cardiac surgery following TAVI.
Methods
Between 01/2011 and 12/2020 our centre performed 3131 TAVI procedures. Twenty-seven patients (including patients in whom TAVI was performed in other centres) underwent subsequent open-heart surgery via cardiopulmonary bypass after previous TAVI. Demographic, intraprocedural data and indications for surgery were evaluated. The VARC-2 criteria were applied to report on clinical outcomes.
Results
Twenty-seven patients (aged 79 [IQR 76–84]; 59.3% male) were operated on for endocarditis (n=11; 40.7%), 3 patients for annular rupture, severe paravalvular leak and severe stenosis, respectively as well as 1 patient each for severe tricuspidal valve regurgitation, valve thrombosis, malpositioning, valve migration, ostial right coronary artery obstruction, left ventricular rupture and type A aortic dissection. The interval between the index TAVI procedure to open surgery was 3 months (IQR 0–26 months). Eight patients underwent emergency subsequent surgery on the same day immediately after TAVI. The surgical data including the procedures are shown in Figure 1. Four patients died intraoperatively due to uncontrolled bleeding. Immediate procedural and procedural mortality was 25.9% and 40.7%, respectively and all-cause mortality was 51.9% (11/12 died for cardiovascular reasons). Figure 2 shows the Kaplan-Meier estimator for survival. Intraoperative, immediate, procedural and all-cause mortality in patients operated on immediately after TAVI was 25.0%, 25.0%, 37.5%, and 50% respectively. No disabling stroke was observed while a non-disabling stroke occurred in 1 patient. New permanent pacemaker implantation was needed in 3 patients (11.1%). One patient required an additional, second operation to remove a left ventricular thrombus as bailout procedure. One patient suffered from a persisting endocarditis and was discharged on permanent antibiotic intake.
Conclusions
Subsequent open-heart surgery after TAVI is rare, but may urgently become necessary due to TAVI related complications or progressing other cardiac pathologies. Despite a substantial early attrition rate clinical outcome is acceptable and a relevant number of patients can be discharged after surgery for immediate life-threatening TAVI complications. The option of subsequent surgical conversion remains an indispensable tool in the setting of a modern heart team-based approach. These results substantiate recommendations regarding both, having a cardiac surgical service on site and performing TAVI as an interdisciplinary team.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None. Surgical detailsKaplan-Meier estimator for survival
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- T Berger
- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Siepe M, Dees D, Fagu A, Pingpoh C, Kondov S, Zeh W, Beyersdorf FJ, Rylski B, Schroefel H, Czerny M, Neumann FJ, Hochholzer W, Kreibich M. Coronary angiography in patients with native or prosthetic aortic-valve endocarditis: outcomes and implications for myocardial revascularisation. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Coronary angiography (CA) remains the cornerstone of the preoperative assessments before open-heart surgery to detect or rule out coronary artery disease (CAD). Preoperative CA is currently not recommended in patients with active infective aortic valve endocarditis, but may help to reduce the risk of perioperative myocardial infarction.
Purpose
This study aimed to evaluate the risks and benefits of preoperative CA in selected patients before aortic valve replacement to treat active infective endocarditis of the aortic valve and to assess the incidence and relevance of CAD.
Methods
Sixty-five patients with native or prosthetic aortic-valve endocarditis underwent preoperative diagnostic CA between 03/2008 and 09/2020. We collected their baseline characteristics, including the neurological status, previous cardiac surgical procedures, and reviewed the preoperative echocardiograms and the CA data. We evaluated the intraoperative data, and clinical outcomes after CA and after surgery. Patients were selected according to the site, size and mobility of vegetations of the underlying active infective process.
Results
CA revealed CAD in the majority of patients (n=34; 52%): one-vessel disease n=17 (26%), two-vessel disease n=6 (9%), and three-vessel disease n=11 (17%). Coronary sclerosis without hemodynamic significance were detected in 23 patients (35%). Sixteen patients had a previous history of CAD. We observed no adverse events following preoperative diagnostic CA, particularly no thromboembolic complications, including stroke, visceral, or lower body ischaemia. Surgery was performed 3 [IQR 1; 5] days after CA. During surgical aortic-valve replacement, concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting was performed in 19 patients (29%). Postoperative in-hospital mortality was 12% (n=8) and the new-onset disabling-stroke incidence was 2% (n=1). Neither stroke nor visceral or lower body ischemia due to embolism were observed in any patient after surgery.
Conclusions
By weighing risks and benefits of CA together as a team, no adverse clinical outcomes but significant clinical implications could be identified in patients with active infective aortic valve endocarditis. Concomitant surgical myocardial revascularization was frequent and may well have contributed to favorable clinical outcome. Therefore, active infective endocarditis of the aortic valve per se should not be regarded as an absolute contraindication for CA.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- T Berger
- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Department of Cardiology and Angiology II, Freiburg, Germany
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- University Heart Center Freiburg, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Freiburg, Germany
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Pingpoh C, Kondov S, Schroefel H, Kreibich M, Puiu P, Kueri S, Berger T, Beyersdorf F, Siepe M, Czerny M. Efficacy of Vascular Closure Devices in Closing Large-Bore Sheath Arterial Sites after Treatment with Extracorporeal Life Support System. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 69:537-541. [PMID: 34376000 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1728708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND We retrospectively evaluated vascular complications and wound infections after surgical or percutaneous transfemoral removal of temporary extracorporeal life support systems (ECLSs). METHODS A total of 83 patients were weaned from ECLS between August 2015 and September 2020. We analyzed for a composite endpoint of vascular complications and wound infections requiring negative-pressure wound therapy. Patients were divided into two groups: percutaneous group using the MANTA vascular occlusion system (VCD; Teleflex, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States) (n = 23) and surgical group (n = 60). RESULTS The median age in the entire cohort was 67 years. Vascular complications were seen in 20% (n = 12) in the surgical group and in 13% (n = 3) in the percutaneous group (p = 0.72). A total of 32% (n = 19) in the surgical group and 9% (n = 2) in the percutaneous group (p = 0.031) had wound infections. A composite endpoint of vascular complications and wound infections showed significantly more complications in the surgical group (52%, n = 31) as compared with the percutaneous group (22%, n = 5) (p = 0.020). The median duration in the intensive care unit was 13 days for the surgical group and 12 days for the percutaneous group without any significant difference in both groups (p = 0.93). CONCLUSIONS Using the MANTA VCD for percutaneous removal of ECLS cannulas after weaning from ECLS is safe and reproducible. A composite endpoint of vascular complications and wound infections was significantly lower in the percutaneous removal group as compared with the surgical group.
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- Clarence Pingpoh
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kreibich M, Siepe M, Berger T, Pingpoh C, Puiu P, Morlock J, Walter T, Kondov S, Beyersdorf F, Rylski B, Czerny M. Treatment of infectious aortic disease with bovine pericardial tube grafts. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 60:155-161. [PMID: 33523214 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our aim was to evaluate the mid-term outcomes of bovine pericardial tube graft repair for infectious aortic disease in any aortic segment. METHODS Between May 2015 and July 2020, 45 patients were treated for infectious aortic disease of the native (n = 9) aorta or after (endo-)graft (n = 36) implantation with bovine pericardial tube grafts. Clinical, infectious details, outcomes and follow-up data were evaluated. RESULTS All aortic segments underwent pericardial tube graft or bifurcational replacement: the aortic root (n = 12, 27%), ascending aorta (n = 18, 40%), aortic arch (n = 7, 16%), descending aorta (n = 5, 11%), thoraco-abdominal aorta (n = 6, 13%) and abdominal aorta (n = 18, 40%) including the iliac arteries (n = 14, 31%). Organ fistulation (n = 15, 33%) was the most common underlying pathology. Seven patients (16%) expired in-hospital secondary to ongoing sepsis (n = 5, 11%), respiratory failure (n = 1, 2%) and unknown cause (n = 1, 2%). A fungal infection was predictive for in-hospital mortality (P = 0.026, odds ratio: 19.470). After a median follow-up of 11 [first quartile: 2, third quartile 26] months, 9 additional patients (20%) expired and 1 patient developed a postoperative spondylodiscitis at the level of the aortic tube graft. Hence, freedom from proven aortic graft re-infection was 98%. CONCLUSIONS Orthotopic aortic reconstruction using bovine pericardial tube grafts to treat infectious aortic disease is possible in any aortic segment. Organ fistulation is a frequently observed disease mechanism requiring concomitant treatment. Granted, the early attrition rate is substantial, but after the initial period, both survival and freedom from re-infection appear encouraging.
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- Maximilian Kreibich
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Kreibich M, Mueller F, Rylski B, Kondov S, Schröfel H, Pingpoh C, Beyersdorf F, Siepe M, Czerny M. The frozen elephant trunk technique for aortic dissection is safe after previous aortic repair. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 59:130-136. [PMID: 33038224 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezaa288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The goal of this study was to evaluate outcomes of aortic arch replacement using the frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique after previous proximal and/or distal open or endovascular thoracic aortic repair. METHODS Sixty-three patients [median age: 63 (55-74) years; 65% men] were operated on for acute or chronic aortic dissection after previous proximal and/or distal open or endovascular thoracic aortic repair. Intraoperative details, clinical outcome and follow-up results were evaluated. RESULTS The median time between the index and the FET procedure was 81 (40-113) months. Fifty-eight (92%) patients had already undergone proximal aortic surgery; supracoronary ascending aortic replacement was the most frequent index procedure [n = 25 (40%)]. Distal aortic interventions had been done in 8 (13%) patients including endovascular thoracic aortic repair in 6 patients (10%). In-hospital mortality was 3% (n = 2). Postoperative strokes occurred in 5 patients (8%); of those, 1 stroke was dissection-related (2%). Subsequent aortic reinterventions after the FET procedure had to be done in 33% (n = 21). CONCLUSIONS Outcomes of aortic arch replacement using the FET technique after previous proximal and/or distal open or endovascular thoracic aortic repair are associated with low mortality and morbidity. Still, postoperative stroke remains an issue. After the successful accomplishments, the approach serves as an ideal platform for the secondary surgical or endovascular downstream aortic procedures, which are frequently needed.
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- Tim Berger
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Czerny M, Berger T, Kondov S, Siepe M, Saint Lebes B, Mokrane F, Rousseau H, Lescan M, Schlensak C, Andic M, Hazenberg C, Bloemert-Tuin T, Braithwaite S, van Herwaarden J, Hyhlik-Dürr A, Gosslau Y, Pedro LM, Amorim P, Kuratani T, Cheng S, Heijmen R, van der Weijde E, Pleban E, Szopiński P, Rylski B. Results of endovascular aortic arch repair using the Relay Branch system. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2021; 60:662-668. [PMID: 33956958 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezab160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our goal was to evaluate results of endovascular aortic arch repair using the Relay Branch system. METHODS Forty-three patients with thoracic aortic pathology involving the aortic arch have been treated with the Relay Branch system (Terumo Aortic, Sunrise, FL, USA) in 10 centres. We assessed in-hospital mortality, neurological injury, treatment success according to current reporting standards and the need for secondary interventions. In addition, outcome was analysed according to the underlying pathology: non-dissective disease versus residual aortic dissection (RAD) (defined as remaining dissection after previous type A repair, chronic type B aortic dissections). RESULTS In-hospital mortality was 9% (0% in patients with RAD). Disabling stroke occurred in 7% (0% in patients with RAD); non-disabling stroke occurred in 19% (7% in patients with RAD). Early type IA and B endoleak formation occurred in 4%. Median follow-up was 16 ± 18 months. During the follow-up period, 23% of the patients died. Aortic-related deaths were low (3% in patients with RAD). CONCLUSIONS The results of endovascular aortic arch repair using the Relay Branch system in a selected patient population with regard to technical success are good. In-hospital mortality is acceptable, the number of disabling strokes is low and technical success is high. Non-disabling stroke is a major concern, and every effort has to be taken to reduce this to a minimum. The best outcome is seen in patients with underlying RAD. Finally, more data are needed.
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- Martin Czerny
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Clinic Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Netherlands
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Institute of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Institute of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Bad Krozingen, Germany
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Rylski B, Schofer F, Beyersdorf F, Kondov S, Kreibich M, Schlett CL, Czerny M. Aortic Arch Anatomy in Candidates for Aortic Arch Repair. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021; 34:19-26. [PMID: 33713827 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Detailed knowledge of aortic anatomy is necessary before new prostheses can be developed. Our aim was to provide a thorough analysis of aortic arch anatomy in patients who are potential candidates for arch repair. Patients' charts were screened between 2001 and 2019 for all those with a dissection or aneurysm involving aortic arch. Aortic diameters, segmental lengths, aortic arch type, tortuosity, diameters and length of supraaortic vessels were analyzed via computed tomography angiography. We included 558 patients who underwent thoracic aortic treatment for type A, B, non-A non-B dissection, or aortic arch aneurysm. Incidence of all three arch types was similar in patients with type A dissection. In type B dissection and arch aneurysm patients, arch type III was most commonly observed (47% and 52%, respectively). The left vertebral artery offspring from aortic arch was observed in 6.6%. The mid-ascending aorta and aortic arch were not dilated in type B and non-A non-B dissection patients. The innominate, left common carotid and left subclavian arteries median diameters were 16 (14; 18), 8 (7; 9) and 11 (10; 12) mm, respectively. The median innominate artery length was 37 (30; 44) mm. The median left subclavian artery length was 40 (34; 46) mm. Arch types are distributed differently among patients with various arch pathologies. Patients with aortic dissection type B and non-A non-B have a non-dilated ascending aorta and aortic arch. Aortic arch tortuosity, innominate and left subclavian artery lengths do not differ among aortic pathologies.
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- Bartosz Rylski
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Heart Center Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany; Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Kreibich M, Rylski B, Kondov S, Fagu A, Beyersdorf F, Siepe M, Czerny M. The 3-step approach for the treatment of multisegmental thoraco-abdominal aortic pathologies. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2021; 33:269-275. [PMID: 33674825 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivab062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The goal of this study was to describe our 3-step approach to treat multisegmental thoraco-abdominal aortic disease due to aortic dissection and to present our initial clinical results. METHODS Nine patients with multisegmental thoraco-abdominal aortic pathology due to aortic dissection underwent our 3-step approach, which consisted of total aortic arch replacement via the frozen elephant trunk technique, thoracic endovascular aortic repair for distal extension down to the level of the thoraco-abdominal transition and, finally, open thoraco-abdominal aortic replacement for the remaining downstream aortic segments. We assessed their baseline and aortic characteristics, previous aortic procedures, intraoperative details, clinical outcomes and follow-up data. RESULTS The median age was 58 (42-66) years; 4 patients (44%) presented connective tissue disease. Eight patients (89%) had undergone previous aortic surgery for aortic dissection. In-hospital mortality was 0% (n = 0). None suffered symptomatic spinal cord injury or disabling stroke. During the follow-up period, 1 patient died of acute biliary septic shock 6 months after thoraco-abdominal aortic replacement. CONCLUSIONS The 3-step approach to treat multisegmental thoraco-abdominal aortic pathology due to aortic dissection, which involves applying both open and endovascular techniques, is associated with an excellent clinical outcome and low perioperative risk. Distal shifting of the disease process through the thoracic endovascular aortic repair extension-and thereby necessitating limited open thoraco-abdominal aortic repair-seems to be the major factor enabling these favourable results. IRB APPROVAL IRB approval was obtained (No. 425/15) from the institutional review board of the University of Freiburg.
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- Tim Berger
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Puiu PC, Pingpoh C, Beyersdorf F, Czerny M, Keyl C, Kreibich M, Kondov S, Rylski B, Zimmer E, Siepe M. Direct Versus Side Graft Cannulation From the Right Axillary Artery in Thoracic Aortic Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 112:1433-1440. [PMID: 33421389 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 11/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The axillary artery can be cannulated for antegrade cerebral perfusion directly or by employing a prosthetic vascular graft anastomosed to the artery. METHODS From 2008 until 2019, 688 patients underwent axillary artery cannulation. Of those, 287 underwent direct cannulation and 401 cannulation through a side graft. We identified risk factors for cannulation-related complications, and after propensity score matching, we compared the 2 matched cohorts' cannulation-related and postoperative outcomes. RESULTS A smaller axillary-artery diameter (odds ratio = 0.70; 95% confidence interval, 0.56-0.87) and emergency surgery (odds ratio = 2.23; 95% confidence interval, 1.27-3.92) were identified as risk factors for cannulation-associated complications. In the propensity score-matched cohorts (n = 266 in each), the number of patients experiencing cannulation-related complications was significantly higher in the direct cannulation group than in the side-graft group (n = 33 [12.4%] versus n = 15 [5.6%]; P = .01). The direct group's incidence of iatrogenic axillary artery dissection was significantly higher (n = 17 [6.4%] versus n = 4 [1.5%] P = .008); their incidence of postoperative stroke was also significantly higher (n = 39 [14.7%] versus n = 21 [7.9%]; P = .025). Patients cannulated with a side graft needed more transfusions of blood products (median [IQR]: 3.0 [1.0-6.0] versus 4.0 [2.0-7.0;] P = .009). CONCLUSIONS Cannulating the right axillary through a vascular prosthetic graft reduces cannulation-related complications such as iatrogenic axillary artery dissection and lowers stroke rates. To help prevent cannulation-related complications and stroke, we recommend the routine use of a side graft when cannulating the axillary artery.
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- Paul-Cătălin Puiu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Germany; Medical Faculty, Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kondov S, Frankenberger L, Rylski B, Keyl C, Staier K, Humburger F, Berger T, Siepe M, Kreibich M, Beyersdorf F, Czerny M. Results of Open Thoracoabdominal Aortic Replacement in Patients Unsuitable for and after Failed Endovascular Aortic Repair. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Kreibich M, Siepe M, Berger T, Morlock J, Kondov S, Pingpoh C, Schröfel H, Beyersdorf F, Rylski B, Czerny M. Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for the Treatment of Acute Aortic Rupture. Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Freiburg im Breisgau, Deutschland
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Kosiorowska K, Berezowski M, Beyersdorf F, Jasinski M, Kreibich M, Kondov S, Czerny M, Rylski B. Can a trainee perform endovascular aortic repair as effectively and safely as an experienced specialist? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2020; 31:841-846. [PMID: 33164084 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is a technically demanding procedure usually carried out by highly experienced surgeons. However, in this era of modern endovascular surgery with growing numbers of patients qualifying for the procedure, the need to enhance surgical training has emerged. Our aim was to compare the technical results of EVAR in patients operated on by trainees to that of those operated on by an endovascular expert. METHODS Between 2016 and 2018, a total of 119 patients diagnosed with an abdominal aorta disease requiring EVAR were admitted to our clinic. Overall, we included 96 patients who underwent preoperative and postoperative computed tomography angiography and EVAR performed either by an endovascular expert (N = 51) or a trainee (N = 45). RESULTS We detected no difference in the baseline characteristics, indication for EVAR and preoperative anatomy between patients operated on by trainees and our endovascular expert. We noted the same incidence of endoleak type Ia occurrence (n = 2 vs n = 2, P = 1.00), reintervention rate (n = 0 vs n = 0, P = 1.00) and in-hospital mortality (n = 0 vs n = 1, P = 1.00) for operations done by trainees and the expert, respectively. There was no difference in X-ray doses or time between the 2 groups. Despite longer median operation times [112 (first quartile: 84; third quartile: 129) vs 89 (75-104) min; P = 0.03] and in-hospital stays [10 (8-13) vs 8 (7-10) days, P = 0.007] of the patients operated on by trainees, the overall clinical success of EVAR was satisfactory in both groups. CONCLUSIONS An EVAR planned and performed by a trainee need not raise the cumulative risk of the procedure. Trainees who have undergone both mind and hand skills training can therefore carry out EVAR under the supervision of an experienced specialist as effectively and safely as experts do.
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- Kinga Kosiorowska
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Center Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Kreibich M, Siepe M, Berger T, Kondov S, Morlock J, Pingpoh C, Beyersdorf F, Rylski B, Czerny M. The Frozen Elephant Trunk Technique for the Treatment of Type B and Type Non-A Non-B Aortic Dissection. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 61:107-113. [PMID: 33004282 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.08.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate outcomes of patients with acute complicated or chronic Type B or non-A non-B aortic dissection who underwent the frozen elephant trunk (FET) technique. METHODS Between April 2013 and July 2019, 41 patients presenting with acute complicated (n = 29) or chronic (n = 12) descending thoracic aortic dissection were treated by the FET technique, which was the treatment of choice when supra-aortic vessel transposition would not suffice to create a satisfactory proximal landing zone for endovascular aortic repair, when a concomitant ascending or arch aneurysm was present, or in patients with connective tissue diseases. RESULTS One patient (2%) died intra-operatively secondary to an aortic rupture in dwnstream aortic segments. No post-operative deaths occurred. Four patients (10%) suffered a non-disabling posto-operative stroke and were discharged with no clinical symptoms (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] 0, n = 1), no significant disability (mRS 1, n = 2), or with slight disability (mRS 2, n = 1). No spinal cord ischaemia was observed. The primary entry tear was either surgically resected or excluded from circulation in all patients. During follow up, one patient (2%) died after two years (not aorta related) and 16 patients (39%) underwent an aortic re-intervention after 7.7 [interquartile range 0.7, 15.8] months (endovascular aortic repair: n = 14; open thoraco-abdominal aortic replacement: n = 1, hybrid approach: n = 1). CONCLUSION The FET technique is an effective treatment option for acute complicated and chronic Type B or non-A non-B aortic dissection in patients in whom primary endovascular aortic repair is non-feasible. While the post-operative outcome is acceptable with a relatively low incidence of non-disabling strokes, this study also underlines the considerable need for aortic re-interventions. Continuous follow up of all patients undergoing the FET procedure is essential.
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- Maximilian Kreibich
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Centre Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Rylski B, Mayer F, Beyersdorf F, Kondov S, Kolowca M, Kreibich M, Czerny M. How to minimize air embolisms during thoracic endovascular aortic repair with Relay Pro? Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2020; 30:293-295. [PMID: 31722378 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivz261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the volume of air released from Relay Pro NBS thoracic stent grafts using different de-airing methods. The gas volume was measured in an in vitro experimental setting. Stent grafts were de-aired via (i) standard saline flushing (40 ml), (ii) increased volume saline flushing (120 ml), (iii) carbon dioxide followed by 40 ml saline flushing and (iv) de-airing with 40 ml of saline in an ultrasound bath. The volume of gas released was measured separately while introducing the folded stent graft in the delivery device into the simulated aorta (step 1) and while deploying it outside the delivery device (step 2). Median air volumes released during steps 1 and 2 after flushing with 40 ml of saline were 0.09 (1st-3rd quartile 0.06-0.21) and 0.14 (0.11-0.15) ml, respectively. The volume of air released during step 2 was significantly less [0.09 (0.08-0.10) ml] after de-airing with 120 ml saline (P = 0.049). Neither de-airing with carbon dioxide nor in an ultrasonic bath led to a reduction in the volume of gas released during step 2. Air remaining after de-airing with a standard 40 ml of saline was released partially during stent graft introduction into the aorta and partially during final deployment. The most effective method of reducing air volume was de-airing with increased saline volume.
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- Bartosz Rylski
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, District Hospital No. 2, University of Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Freiburg, Germany.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Berger T, Kreibich M, Rylski B, Morlock J, Kondov S, Scheumann J, Kari FA, Staier K, Maier S, Beyersdorf F, Czerny M, Siepe M. Evaluation of myocardial injury, the need for vasopressors and inotropic support in beating-heart aortic arch surgery. J Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 61:505-511. [DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.19.10893-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Gottardi R, Berger T, Voetsch A, Winkler A, Krombholz-Reindl P, Farkouh A, Kondov S, Rylski B, Sodian R, Czerny M. What Is the Best Method to Achieve Safe and Precise Stent-Graft Deployment in Patients Undergoing TEVAR? Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 69:357-361. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AbstractThoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for aortic pathologies requires sufficient landing zone of ideally more than 25 mm for safe anchoring of the stent-graft and prevention of endoleaks. In the aortic arch and at the thoracoabdominal transition, landing zone length is usually limited by the offspring of the major aortic side-branches. Exact deployment of the stent-graft to effectively use the whole length of the landing zone and to prevent occlusion of one of the side-branches is key to successful TEVAR. There are numerous techniques described to lower blood pressure and to reduce or eliminate aortic impulse to facilitate exact deployment of stent-grafts including pharmacologic blood pressure lowering, adenosine-induced asystole, inflow occlusion, and rapid pacing. Aim of this review was to assess the current literature to identify which of the techniques is best suited to prevent displacement and allow for precise placement of the stent-graft and safe balloon-molding.
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- Roman Gottardi
- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, MediClin Heart Institute Lahr/Baden, Germany
- Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversitat, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Germany
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty of the Albert Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversitat, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversitat, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversitat, Salzburg, Austria
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacy and Diagnostics, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Germany
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty of the Albert Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Germany
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty of the Albert Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden Württemberg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, MediClin Heart Institute Lahr/Baden, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Heart Center Freiburg, University Freiburg, Bad Krozingen, Germany
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty of the Albert Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Freiburg, Baden Württemberg, Germany
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Berkarda Z, Kondov S, Kreibich M, Czerny M, Beyersdorf F, Rylski B. Landing Zone Remodelling after Endovascular Repair of Dissected Descending Aorta. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 59:939-945. [PMID: 32143991 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2020.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Revised: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine geometric changes in the proximal and distal aortic landing zones after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) for acute descending aortic dissection. METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of clinical and radiological data. Included are patients who underwent TEVAR for acute descending aortic dissection between 2004 and 2018. Analysed are the proximal and distal landing zones' initial geometries and their change at follow up. Median follow up time was 2.3 (first quartile 0.9, third quartile 4.5) years. RESULTS One hundred and one patients were included (93 type B and 8 non-A non-B dissections, aged 65 (57, 74) years old, and 29% female). Dissection extended down to the abdominal aorta in 69% patients. The proximal landing zone was non-dissected in 92 patients. The diameters of non-dissected proximal landing zones increased by 3 (-1, 5; p < .001) mm at follow up. The distal landing zone was dissected in 84% of patients. The diameters of dissected distal landing zones had increased at follow up by 7 (3, 12) mm and 4 (1, 10; both p < .001) mm measured in true lumen and total aorta, respectively, observed one year after TEVAR. Stent grafts reached their nominal diameter at follow up in 22% and 17% of proximal and distal landing zones, respectively. There were seven proximal and 10 distal stent graft induced new entries at follow up. Aortic re-intervention was necessary in 23 patients entailing 19 TEVAR extensions and four open aortic repairs. CONCLUSION The distal landing zone in patients undergoing TEVAR for descending aortic dissection is frequently dissected and is associated with the risk of d-SINE at follow up and the need for re-interventions after TEVAR - factors that emphasise the importance of long term follow up.
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- Zeynep Berkarda
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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