ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of restrictive bare stent released on the distal end of the trunk of Stanford type A aortic dissection. Methods The clinical data of 22 patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection requiring aortic arch replacement and trunk surgery and selected for restrictive bare stent placement from November 2016 to February 2018 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, there were 19 males and 3 females, aged 34-68 (49.72±8.05) years. The bare stent was released in the descending thoracic aorta, and the stented elephant trunk was placed in the bare stent. The aortic computerized tomography angiography was reviewed before discharge and the stent position and complications were observed. ResultsOne patient failed to be implanted with bare stents due to a greater resistance and prolapse during implantation. Bare stents were successfully implanted in the remaining 21 patients. One patient died of large-area cerebral infarction after surgery and one patient suffered paraplegia. Twenty patients who survived and successfully implanted bare stents were followed up at regular intervals for 4-21 (13.00±6.14) months. No stroke or death occurred during the follow-up. The computerized tomography angiography showed good stent morphology and position, and no displacement or type Ⅲ endoleak. No stent graft-induced new entry was found. ConclusionAs an adjunct to stented elephant trunk, the use of restrictive bare stents can reduce the possibility of recurrence of a distal stent fracture, significantly expand the narrowest segment and true lumen caliber near the endoluminal graft. Aortic remodeling works well.
ObjectiveTo investigate the application of ascending aorta cannulation and brachiocephalic trunk cannulation in acute type A aortic dissection.MethodsWe screened 183 patients with acute type A aortic dissection from January 2017 to January 2020 in our hospital. They were divided into 2 groups according to the cannulation strategy: ascending aorta cannulation and brachiocephalic trunk cannulation (a DAC group, n=42, 33 males and 9 females with a median age of 50 years) and the single axillary artery cannulation (an AAC group, n=141, 116 males and 25 females with a median age of 51 years). The general clinical data, intraoperative data and early postoperative results of the two groups before and after matching with propensity scores were compared.ResultsBefore propensity-score matching, the operation time, cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic occlusion time and ICU stay in the DAC group were all shorter than those in the AAC group (P<0.05). The early postoperative mortality, and rates of brain complications, renal failure and pulmonary complications in the DAC group were significantly lower than those in the AAC group. After propensity-score matching, the operation time in the DAC group was significantly shorter than that in the AAC group (P<0.05). The early postoperative mortality, and rates of brain complications and pulmonary complications in the DAC group were significantly lower than those in the AAC group.ConclusionAscending aorta cannulation and brachiocephalic trunk cannulation can provide a safe, fast and effective method of establishing cardiopulmonary bypass for some acute type A aortic dissection patients, and significantly shorten the operation time without increasing surgical complications.
Objective To measure the rate of changes of the cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and serum urea nitrogen (N), serum creatinine (Cr), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of acute type A aortic dissection (AAAD) patients before and after surgery, and to explore the prognostic significance of the rate of changes. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 77 AAAD patients' clinical data between August 2015 and March 2016 from the department of the cardiothoracic surgery in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital. There were 57 males and 20 females with an average age of 51.1±13.1 years. The test results of cTnT, N, Cr, eGFR were recorded. Patients were divided into three groups based on the duration of ventilation: less than 48 hours, 48 hours to 7 days, longer than 7 days, and divided into two groups based on whether postoperative dialysis was performed: dialysis group and non-dialysis group. Results In the groups with different duration of ventilation, the rate of cTnT change differed significantly. The rate of Cr and eGFR change in the group with the duration of ventilation longer than 7 days showed significantly different compared to other two groups. We found that the rate of Cr and eGFR change were statistically significant between the dialysis group and the non-dialysis group. In the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC), the optimal cut-off value of the Cr growth rate for predicting postoperative dialysis therapy was 58.1%, and the optimal cut-off value of the eGFR decline rate was 45.5%. Conclusion The rate of changes in cTnT, N, Cr and eGFR can be used as a reliable mean to evaluate respiratory and renal function for AAAD patients in the early stage, which will facilitate an early assessment of the prognosis of AAAD patients.
Objective To investigate the risk factors for early in-hospital death in patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection and emergency surgical treatment. MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 189 patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection who underwent surgery in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University between January 2017 and January 2020. There were 160 males and 29 females with an average age of 46.35±9.17 years. All patients underwent surgical treatment within 24 hours. The patients were divided into a survival group (n=160) and a death group (n=29) according to their outcome (survival or death) during hospitalization in our hospital. Perioperative clinical data were analyzed and compared between the two groups. Results The overall in-hospital mortality was 15.34% (29/189). There was a statistical difference between the two groups in white blood cell count, blood glucose, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), bilirubin, creatinine, operative method, operation time, aortic occlusion time, or cardiopulmonary bypass time (P<0.05). Multivariate regression identified white blood cell count [OR=1.142, 95%CI (1.008, 1.293)], bilirubin [OR=0.906, 95%CI (0.833, 0.985)], creatinine [OR=1.009, 95%CI (1.000, 1.017)], cardiopulmonary bypass time [OR=1.013, 95%CI (1.003, 1.024)] as postoperative risk factors for early in-hospital death in the patients undergoing acute Stanford type A aortic dissection surgery (P<0.05). Conclusion Our study demonstrated that white blood cell, bilirubin, creatinine and cardiopulmonary bypass time are independent risk factors for in-hospital death after acute Stanford type A aortic dissection surgery.
Objective To summarize our diagnostic and treatment experience for patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection （AAAD） during pregnancy. Methods Clinical data of 3 AAAD gravida （age of 30，32，35） who received surgical treatment in Beijing Anzhen Hospital of Capital Medical University from May 2008 to July 2010 were retros-pectively analyzed. One gravida received Sun’s procedure （total arch replacement combined with stented elephant trunk implantation） 3 days after cesarean section，but the fetus died in the uterus. Another gravida successfully underwent Bentall procedure and Sun’s procedure immediately after cesarean section and hysterectomy. The third gravida received cesarean section with the uterus in situ followed by ascending aorta replacement and Sun’s procedure. Results All the 3 puerperasrecovered uneventfully，and the 2 newborns of the second and third puerperas also lived well. The 3 puerperas were followedup for 6 months after discharge. CT scan showed organized thrombus in the aortic false lumen. During follow-up，the 3 puerperas recovered well，and the 2 infants had normal growth and development. Conclusions Management principles of AAAD during pregnancy firstly include timely and accurate diagnosis，which is of prime importance. Secondly，gravidas’hemodynamics should maintain stable. Thirdly，intraoperative hemorrhage should be satisfactorily controlled. Lastly，multi-modality treatment is very important to improve the prognosis of both gravidas and fetuses.
ObjectiveTo summarize clinical experience of total aortic arch reconstruction with triple-branched stent graft placement in elderly patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection (SAAD). MethodsFrom December 2008 to December 2012, 46 elderly SAAD patients underwent total aortic arch reconstruction with triple-branched stent graft placement under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and selective cerebral perfusion (SCP)in Department of Cardiova-scular Surgery, Henan Provincial Chest Hospital. There were 37 male and 9 female patients with their age of 65-75 (68.2±5.0)years. There were 6 patients undergoing modified David procedure, 1 patient undergoing Bentall procedure, 2 patients undergoing Wheat procedure, and 37 patients undergoing ascending aortic replacement. ResultsThere was no in-hos-pital death. Cardiopulmonary bypass time was 135-183 (131.1±10.5)minutes, aortic cross-clamping time was 81-100 (61.5±18.3)minutes, and SCP time was 19-28 (24.4±5.6)minutes. Postoperative complications included low cardiac output syndrome in 3 patients, acute renal failure in 2 patients, pleural effusion in 5 patients, lung infection in 2 patients, and sternal dehiscence in 1 patient, who were all cured after treatment. All the patients were followed up for 3 to 12 months without complication related to the stent graft. ConclusionTotal aortic arch reconstruction with triple-branched stent graft placement is an easy surgical procedure for SAAD with a high successful rate and low morbidity, and especially suitable for elderly patients who can't bear traditional operation.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the involvement of renal artery in acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) using CT angiography (CTA) and to analyze the difference of renal function among different types of renal artery involvement.MethodsFrom January 2016 to November 2017, 151 patients of acute TAAD with renal artery involvement were included in the study. There were 118 males and 33 females, with an average age of 47.93±10.53 years. All patients underwent aortic CTA to confirm the TAAD. According to CTA, involvement of one side of renal artery can be divided into four types: type A, large tear near renal artery orifice, difficult to distinguish true or false lumen; type B, the orifice of the renal artery originates entirely from the false lumen; type C, the orifice of the renal artery originates entirely from the true lumen; type D, renal artery dissection is observed, renal artery intima can be seen. The levels of serum creatinine (sCr) and creatinine clearance (CC) in all groups were analyzed and compared. ResultsThe results of one-way ANOVA analysis showed that there was no significant difference in sCr or CC among the groups (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in age, sex, proportion of hypertension history and onset time among the above groups (P>0.05).ConclusionThe three most common types of renal artery involvement were BC type, CC type, and AC type. The types of renal artery involvement do not affect renal function.
Objective To analyze the risk factors and prognosis of acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) early after acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) repair, and develop the Nomogram prediction model of AGI. Methods The patients who underwent ATAAD cardiopulmonary bypass surgery in our hospital from 2016 to 2021 were collected and divided into an AGI group and a non-AGI group. The clinical data of the two groups were compared. A Nomogram prediction model was established by using R language. Results A total of 188 patients were enrolled, including 166 males and 22 females, aged 22-70 (49.70±9.96) years. Through multivariate logistic regression analysis, the aortic dissection (AD) risk score, poor perfusion of superior mesenteric artery (SMA), duration of aortic occlusion and intraoperative infusion of red blood cells were the predictors for AGI (P<0.05). There were statistical differences in the ventilator-assisted duration, ICU stay time, liver dysfunction, renal insufficiency, parenteral nutrition, nosocomial infection and death within 30 days after the operation between the two groups (P<0.05). The Nomogram prediction model was established by using the prediction factors, and the C index was 0.888. Through internal verification, the C index was 0.848. The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate the discrimination of the model, and the area under the curve was 0.888. Conclusion The AD risk score after ATAAD, poor perfusion of SMA, duration of aortic occlusion and intraoperative infusion of red blood cells are independent predictors for AGI. The Nomogram model has good prediction ability.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the preoperative risk factors for acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (ASTAAD) patients in our country by collecting multi-center data.MethodsWe consecutively enrolled 700 patients who underwent surgery for ASTAAD in the multi-center hospital database from January 2018 to January 2020. According to the ascending aorta size (AAS), the patients were divided into two groups: a group AAS≥55 mm and a group AAS<55 mm. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the related preoperative risk factors for the onset of ASTAAD.ResultsAccording to the exclusion criteria, a total of 621 patients were finally enrolled, including 453 males and 168 females with an average age of 48.24±11.51 years, and 509 (81.94%) patients had AAS<55 mm. Univariate and multivariate statistical analyses showed that smoking, hypertension, preoperative cardiac troponin I, and left ventricular ejection fraction were related to the occurrence of ASTAAD. The mortality rate of the patient during hospitalization was 13.04% (81 patients).ConclusionIn clinical practice, various preoperative risk factors affect ASTAAD patients, which should be paid attention to. Comprehensive evaluation and an individualized analysis of patients and timely prevention and intervention improve patients' survival rate.
ObjectiveTo summarize clinical outcomes of different end-to-end anastomotic methods for surgical treatment of acute Stanford type A aortic dissection (AD). MethodsBetween January 2012 and May 2013, 95 patients with acute Stanford type A AD received surgical treatment in Nanjing Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University. According to different end-to-end anastomotic methods, 72 patients were divided into 3 groups (23 patients undergoing Bentall procedure were excluded from this study). In group A, there were 23 patients including 18 males and 5 females with their age of 48.67±9.23 years, who received 'sandwich' anastomotic technique strengthening both the inner and outer layers of the aortic wall. In group B, there were 11 patients including 8 males and 3 females with their age of 48.00±9.17 years, who received pericardium strengthening only inner layer of the aortic wall. In group C, there were 38 patients including 29 males and 9 females with their age of 49.20±8.57 years, who received artificial graft that was anastomosed directly to the aortic wall without any reinforcement. Postoperative outcomes were compared among the 3 groups. ResultsEight patients (11.11%)died postoperatively including 1 patient in group A (1/23, 4.35%)and 7 patients in group C (7/38, 18.42%). One patient in group A died of persistent wound errhysis and later disseminated intravascular coagulation. Three patients in group C died of persistent anastomotic incision errhysis and circulatory failure. Four patients in group C died of postopera-tive severe tricuspid regurgitation, secondary severe low cardiac output syndrome and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Severe postoperative complications included renal failure in 5 patients, respiratory failure in 7 patients, severe cerebral infarction and paralysis in 1 patient, paresis in 3 patients, delayed recovery of consciousness in 2 patients, and ischemic necrosis of the lower limb in 1 patient. Postoperative thoracic drainage amount in group C was significantly larger than that of the other 2 groups, and there was no statistical difference in thoracic drainage amount between group A and group B. Sixty-four patients were followed up for 1 to 6 months, and there was no late death during follow-up. Among the 5 patients with postoperative renal failure, only 1 patient needed regular hemodialysis, and renal function of the other 4 patients returned to normal. One patient with cerebral infarction recovered partial limb function and was able to walk with crutches. All the 3 patients with paresis recovered their limb function. ConclusionsAnastomotic quality of end-to-end anastomosis is of crucial importance for surgical treatment of acute Stanford type A AD. Appropriate reinforcement methods can be chosen according to individual intraoperative findings. 'sandwich' anastomotic technique can significantly reduce incision errhysis, prevent acute myocardial infarction caused by aortic anastomotic tear, and decrease postoperative mortality. If coronary ostia are involved in AD, concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting is needed.