Comparing neurological complications between endovascular and open surgical repair of the descending thoracic aorta.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diseases of the descending thoracic aorta (DTA) can require endovascular, open, or a hybrid repair. Endovascular repair involves the minimally invasive placement of a stent graft, whereas open repair requires a thoracotomy to replace tissue with a graft. This study aims to compare the neurological morbidity associated with endovascular vs open repair of the DTA, and specifically for unruptured DTA aneurysm and DTA dissection.

Methods

We utilized TriNetX, a deidentified patient database to query adult patients with endovascular and open repair of DTA disease, unruptured aneurysm, and dissection. Propensity score matching was conducted for age, sex, and several comorbidities including tobacco use, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and connecti

SUBMITTER: Talukder R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816786 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature