Table 4. Operative details.
| Variable | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Elective repair | 6 (46.2) |
| Urgent repair | 7 (53.9) |
| Redo aortic root replacement | |
| CVG, mechanical | 3 (23.1) |
| Homograft | 6 (46.2) |
| Bioprosthetic porcine root | 4 (30.8) |
| Reattachment of left coronary artery | |
| Button | 10 (76.9) |
| Cabrol or hemi-Cabrol | 2 (15.4) |
| Saphenous vein interposition or bypass | 1 (7.7) |
| Reattachment of right coronary artery | |
| Button | 10 (76.9) |
| Cabrol or hemi-Cabrol | 2 (15.4) |
| Saphenous vein interposition or bypass | 1 (7.7) |
| Concomitant procedures | |
| Aortic arch replacement | 9 (69.2) |
| Total transverse arch | 2 (15.4) |
| Hemiarch | 7 (53.9) |
| Reverse ET completion | 1 (7.7) |
| CABG | 2 (15.4) |
| Mitral valve repair or replacement | 2 (15.4) |
| CPB | 13 (100) |
| HCA | 9 (69.2) |
| ACP | 6 (46.2) |
| CPB time (minutes) | 217 [173–298] |
| HCA time (minutes) | 34 [25–60] |
| ACP time (minutes) | 37 [20–57] |
| Cannulation site | |
| Aortic arch | 1 (7.7) |
| Axillary artery | 6 (46.2) |
| Femoral artery | 4 (30.8) |
| Innominate artery | 1 (7.7) |
| Other | 1 (7.7) |
Abbreviations: ACP, antegrade cerebral perfusion; CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting; CPB, cardiopulmonary bypass; CVG, composite valve graft; ET, elephant trunk; HCA, hypothermic circulatory arrest.
Note: Values are presented as n (%) or median [interquartile range].