Table 4.
Outcomes.
| N | Percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor resection status | R0 | 7 | 46.7% |
| R1 | 2 | 13.3% | |
| R2 | 4 | 26.7% | |
| Palliative/tumor debulking | 1 | 6.7% | |
| Aortal resection (diameter) | None | 6 | 40.0% |
| <1 cm | 2 | 13.3% | |
| 1–5 cm | 3 | 20.0% | |
| 5–10 cm | 3 | 20.0% | |
| >10 cm | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Localization of R1/R2 (multiple possible) |
Paraaortic |
5 |
33.3% |
| Esophagus | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Paravertebral | 1 | 6.7% | |
| Mediastinal | 3 | 20% | |
| Chest wall | 2 | 13.3% | |
| Aortic rupture | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Endoleak | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Myocardial infarction | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Stroke | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Paraplegia | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Respiratory failure after vascular intervention | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Intermittent dialysis | 1 | 6.7% | |
| Bleeding | 0 | 0% | |
| Respiratory insufficiency after thoracic intervention | 1 | 6.7% | |
| ARDS | 1 | 6.7% | |
| Empyema | 2 | 13.3% | |
| Bronchial insufficiency | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Overall mortality | 8 | 53.3% | |
| 30-day mortality | 1 | 6.7% | |
| Causes of death | Aortic-related | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cancer-related | 6 | 40.0% | |
| Unknown | 2 | 13.3% | |
ARDS—acute respiratory distress syndrome. Para-aortal resection refers to tumor resections attached to the aorta, without further details on the extent of the resection. R—residual tumor.