Iatrogenic aortic dissection in minimally invasive cardiac surgery for atrioventricular valves and atrial structures†.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In the last decades, minimally invasive cardiac surgery has emerged as an alternative approach to conventional median sternotomy. However, some reports state an increased risk of iatrogenic acute aortic dissection. Evidence remains limited regarding preoperative diagnostics for risk reduction and the appropriate adjustment of surgical procedures if acute aortic dissection is detected intraoperatively.

Methods

In this retrospective single-centre observational study, we analysed 1065 patients who underwent minimally invasive cardiac surgery via right anterolateral thoracotomy for atrioventricular valves and atrial structures with femoral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass from August 2009 to June 2021. Occurrence of iatrogenic acute aortic dissection was evaluat

SUBMITTER: Bauer SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12199776 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature