Language
English
Publication Date
7-1-2024
Journal
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
DOI
10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.03.008
PMID
36931557
Abstract
Objective: We aimed to identify outcomes and factors that independently associate with early mortality after open repair of Crawford extent IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, defined as aneurysms confined to the segment below the diaphragm.
Methods: This retrospective analysis included 721 extent IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairs performed in our institution from 1986 to 2021. Indications for repair were aneurysm without dissection in 627 cases (87.0%) and aortic dissection in 94 cases (13.0%). Overall, 466 patients (64.6%) were symptomatic preoperatively; 124 (17.2%) procedures were performed in patients with acute presentation, including 58 (8.0%) ruptured aneurysms.
Results: Operative death occurred after 49 (6.8%) repairs. Persistent renal failure necessitating dialysis occurred after 43 (6.0%) repairs. Binary logistic regression modeling revealed that previous extent II thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair, chronic kidney disease, previous myocardial infarction, urgent or emergency repair, and longer crossclamp times during surgery were independently associated with operative mortality. Among early survivors (n = 672), competing risk analysis revealed that cumulative incidence of mortality and reintervention rates at 10 years were 74.8% (95% confidence interval, 71.4%-78.5%) and 3.3% (95% confidence interval, 2.2%-5.1%), respectively.
Conclusions: Although patient comorbidities contributed to operative mortality, factors associated with the repair, such as urgent or emergency status, the duration of aortic crossclamping, and certain types of complex reoperation, also played prominent roles. Patients who survive the operation can expect a durable repair that usually is free from late reintervention. Expanding our collective knowledge regarding patients who undergo open repair of extent IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms will enable clinicians to establish best practices and improve patient outcomes.
Keywords
Humans, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Male, Female, Retrospective Studies, Middle Aged, Aged, Risk Factors, Treatment Outcome, Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation, Postoperative Complications, Time Factors, Risk Assessment, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracoabdominal, aneurysm (aorta), aortic operation, outcomes, thoracoabdominal
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Köksoy, Cuneyt; Rebello, Kimberly R; Green, Susan Y; et al., "Independent Associations With Early Mortality After Open Repair of Crawford Extent IV Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms" (2024). Faculty, Staff and Students Publications. 7850.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/7850