Sparing the aortic root in acute aortic dissection type A: risk reduction and restored integrity of the untouched root [AORTIC SURGERY]

CONCLUSIONS
Both RS and RR procedures can be performed with an acceptable postoperative outcome and late survival in AADA. The RS approach can safely be performed with excellent results in acute survival and stabilizes the native root for a long period of time.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - July 19, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Peterss, S., Dumfarth, J., Rizzo, J. A., Bonaros, N., Fang, H., Tranquilli, M., Schachner, T., Ziganshin, B. A., Grimm, M., Elefteriades, J. A. Tags: Pericardium AORTIC SURGERY Source Type: research