Table 3.
Primary surgery at the time point of acute aortic dissection, time period between initial surgery and redo procedure, pathology at time-point of redo surgery
| Patient | Primary surgery | Years between primary and redo surgery | Pathology prior to debranching |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Supracomissural ascending aorta replacement, hemiarch replacement |
0.52 |
Chronically dissected aortic arch, consecutive dilatation |
| #2 |
Supracomissural ascending aorta replacement, open distal anastomosis |
4.35 |
Progressive aneurysm of the arch and descending aorta |
| #3 |
Supracomissural ascending aorta replacement, open distal anastomosis |
7.18 |
Chronically dissected aortic arch, consecutive dilatation and true lumen collaps |
| #4 |
Supracomissural ascending aorta replacement, open distal anastomosis |
8.69 |
Pseudoaneurysm of the distal anastomosis |
| #5 | Aortic valve- and root replacement (conduit), hemiarch replacement | 0.11 | Pseudoaneurysm of the distal anastomosis |