Journal of Chest Surgery

The Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (대한심장혈관흉부외과학회)
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Exploring Differences in Surgical Outcomes Depending on the Arterial Cannulation Strategy for Acute Type A Aortic Dissection: A Single-Center Study

  • Tae-hong Yoon (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine) ;
  • Han Sol Lee (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine) ;
  • Jae Seok Jang (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine) ;
  • Jun Woo Cho (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine) ;
  • Chul Ho Lee (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2023.11.07
  • Accepted : 2024.01.26
  • Published : 2024.07.05
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Abstract

Background: Type A aortic dissection (AD) and intramural hematoma (IMH) are critical medical conditions. Emergency surgery is typically performed under cardiopulmonary bypass immediately after diagnosis, which involves lowering the body temperature to induce total circulatory arrest. Selection of the arterial cannulation site is a critical consideration in cardiac surgery and becomes more challenging in patients with AD. This study explored the strengths and weaknesses of different cannulation methods by comparing each cannulation strategy and analyzing the reasons for patients' outcomes, especially mortality and cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs). Methods: This retrospective study reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent surgery for type A AD or IMH between 2008 and 2023, using the moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest approach at a single center. Results: Among the 146 patients reviewed, 32 underwent antegrade cannulation via axillary, innominate artery, aortic, or transapical cannulation, while 114 underwent retrograde cannulation via the femoral artery. The analysis of surgical outcomes revealed a significant difference in the total surgical time, with 356 minutes for antegrade and 443 minutes for retrograde cannulation (p<0.001). The mean length of stay in the intensive care unit was significantly longer in the retrograde group (5±16 days) than in the antegrade group (3±5 days, p=0.013). Nevertheless, no significant difference was found between the groups in the 30-day mortality or postoperative CVA rates (p=0.2 and p=0.7, respectively). Conclusion: Surgeons should consider an appropriate cannulation strategy for each patient instead of adhering strictly to a specific approach in AD surgery.

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