Table 3. Early results.
| Variable | No. of patients (n=11) (%) |
|---|---|
| Hospital mortality (30 days) | 0 |
| Surgical conversion | 0 |
| Aortic rupture | 0 |
| Misplacement of bare stent | 0 |
| Prolonged mechanical ventilation | 2 (18.2) |
| New onset neurologic dysfunction | |
| Temporary | 1 (9.0) |
| Permanent | 0 |
| Vascular complications | 1 (9.0) |
| New renal insufficiency | 1 (9.0) |
| Cardiac complications | 0 |
| ICU stay, days (median) | 1 |
| Hospital stay, (days) | 5.2±1.4 |
ICU, intensive care unit.