Outcomes of Surgery for Acute Type-A Dissection in Octogenarians Versus Non-Octogenarians: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Acute Type-A aortic dissection (ATAAD) is a cardiothoracic emergency that requires urgent intervention. Elderly status, particularly aged >80 years, is an independent risk factor for mortality and morbidity. The mid-term outcomes of this age group are also unknown. This systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies was therefore performed to analyse short-term and mid-term mortality and morbidity in octogenarians following surgery for ATAAD.