The study aimed to evaluate outcomes in patients undergoing open thoracoabdominal aortic replacement after being unsuitable for or following failed endovascular aortic repair.
Within four years, 80 consecutive patients were analyzed, revealing a diverse patient demographic, with 32.5% having previous endovascular repairs; overall mortality was noted at 20%.
Results showed no significant difference in survival rates between patients with and without prior endovascular repairs, highlighting that open surgery remains vital for treating thoracoabdominal aortic issues despite a higher initial mortality risk.