Table 4. Comparison of postoperative and follow-up outcomes between the SBSG and ISF groups.
| Item | SBSG (n=67) | ISF (n=21) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative true-lumen diameter of the DAo (mm) | 28.15±5.17 | 26.47±4.67 | 0.188 |
| Change of the true-lumen diameter of the DAo (mm) | 7.83±9.36a | 9.46±6.49a | 0.461 |
| Postoperative false-lumen diameter of the DAo (mm) | 12.73±10.43 | 11.59±7.61 | 0.645 |
| Change of the false-lumen diameter of the DAo (mm) | −7.19±10.57a | −9.37±7.65a | 0.385 |
| Completed thrombosis of the false-lumen | 64 (95.5) | 17 (81.0) | 0.091 |
| Dead | 0 (0) | 1 (4.8) | 0.239* |
| Endoleak | 0.005* | ||
| Type I | 2 (3.0) | 2 (9.5) | |
| Type II | 0 (0) | 3 (14.3) | |
| Obstructed stent | 0 (0) | 2 (9.5) | 0.055 |
| Reoperative intervention | 1 (1.5) | 1 (4.8) | 0.422* |
| Spinal cord ischemia | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | NA |
| Stroke | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | NA |
| Paraplegia | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | NA |
Data are represented as the mean ± SD or n (%). Change = postoperative – preoperative. a, paired t-test (postoperative vs. preoperative) P<0.001; *, Fisher exact test. SBSG, single-branched stent graft; ISF, in situ fenestration; DAo, descending aorta; NA, not applicable; SD, standard deviation.