Abstract
of these excellent results is even more contrasted the 49% five year survival rate in the AAD group, not mentioned it’s 21% hospital lethality. The only conclusion might be taken out of these results: the prophylactic aortic root reconstruction is a safe and useful method, connected with excellent long term survival to prevent the occurrence of AAD.
Highlights
The type “A” aortic dissection (AAD) is a dangerous acute complication of the Marfan syndrome
Despite the improving surgical experience and the more effective cerebral and myocardial protection the lethality of the surgical treatment of AAD at Marfan patients is still high as 10-15 percent
Out of this reasons all the possible medical efforts should be taken to prevent the occurrence of this complication
Summary
The type “A” aortic dissection (AAD) is a dangerous acute complication of the Marfan syndrome. Despite the improving surgical experience and the more effective cerebral and myocardial protection the lethality of the surgical treatment of AAD at Marfan patients is still high as 10-15 percent. Out of this reasons all the possible medical efforts should be taken to prevent the occurrence of this complication. Of these excellent results is even more contrasted the 49% five year survival rate in the AAD group, not mentioned it’s 21% hospital lethality. The only conclusion might be taken out of these results: the prophylactic aortic root reconstruction is a safe and useful method, connected with excellent long term survival to prevent the occurrence of AAD
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