Table 4.
Variables | IVUS-assisted TEVAR (n = 13) n (%) | TEVAR (n = 34) n (%) | P |
---|---|---|---|
AD-related death | 1 (7.69) | 2 (5.88) | 0.999 |
AD-related events | |||
Endoleak | 3 (23.08) | 4 (11.76) | 0.377 |
Type IA | 1 (7.69) | 0 (0) | |
Type IB | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Type II | 2 (15.38) | 4 (11.76) | |
Aneurysmal dilatation (false lumen) | 3 (23.08) | 5 (14.71) | 0.667 |
Retro-dissection | 0 (0) | 1 (2.94) | 0.999 |
Organ ischemia | 1 (7.69) | 2 (5.88) | 0.999 |
SINE | 0 (0) | 1 (2.94) | 0.999 |
Spinal cord ischemia | 0 (0) | 1 (2.94) | 0.999 |
AD: Aortic dissection; TEVAR: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair; SINE: Stent-induced new entry; IVUS: Intravascular ultrasound.