Legitimacy of Entry-Oriented Strategy in DeBakey I Dissection in the Era of Endovascular Therapy.

Background: Legitimacy of entry-oriented therapy for DeBakey I aortic dissection is of eminent importance in the era of emerging ascending aorta endovascular therapy. This study aims to evaluate early, midterm, and reintervention results of entry-oriented operative strategy compared to more aggressive strategies for treatment of DeBakey type I aortic dissection with an isolated intimal tear in the ascending aorta.

Methods: This study prospectively followed 98 consecutive patients who received an operation for DeBakey type I aortic dissection with the intimal tear in the ascending aorta between 2007 and 2013 for up to 6 years.

Quality of Life after Surgery for Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection: Influences of Different Operative Strategies.

Background: Outcome of surgery for acute Stanford type A aortic dissection extends beyond mortality and morbidity. More than one operative strategy is available but little is known regarding their influence on quality of life. This study analyzes the influence of defensive and aggressive operative strategies on the patients' midterm quality of life (QoL).

Anastomotic leak after surgical repair of type A aortic dissection - prevalence and consequences in midterm follow-up.

Background: This study reports the mid-term prevalence and therapeutic consequences of anastomotic leaks after surgery for Stanford type A aortic dissections.

Patients And Methods: From July 2007 to July 2013, 93 patients survived surgery for acute type A dissections at our center and underwent a standardized follow-up. The pre-, peri-, and postoperative as well as the midterm results were collected prospectively.