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Recommendations for PAU Open Surgical Repair Versus Endovascular Repair
| COR | LOE | Recommendations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C-LD | 1. In patients who require repair of a PAU in the ascending aorta or proximal aortic arch (zones 0–1), open surgical repair is recommended. |
| 2a | C-LD | 2. In patients who require repair of a PAU in the distal aortic arch (zones 2–3), descending thoracic aorta, or abdominal aorta, either open surgical repair1–3 or endovascular repair is reasonable, based on anatomy and medical comorbidities.4–6 |
