The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2024
Appropriate sizing of the frozen elephant trunk: How to predict proximal descending aortic diameter prior to dissection?
The predissection aortic diameter is the best reference for determining the size of the frozen elephant trunk in aortic dissection. We aimed to develop a new prediction method to estimate the predissection diameter of proximal descending aorta. Furthermore, we evaluated the accuracy of the estimated predissection proximal descending aortic diameters calculated using 3 prediction methods. ⋯ These results suggest that the new prediction method can be used as a simple and accurate estimation method for the predissection aortic diameter at the proximal descending aorta.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jan 2024
Acute Type A Intramural Hematoma: The Less Deadly Acute Aortic Syndrome?
To evaluate the short- and midterm outcomes of surgically managed acute type A intramural hematoma (IMH) versus classic acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD). ⋯ Acute type A IMH could be treated with emergency open aortic repair with excellent short- and midterm outcomes.