Malperfusion in type A aortic dissection: results of emergency central aortic repair

Although outcomes of acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) have improved, malperfusion remains associated with high morbidity and mortality rates, and its optimal therapeutic treatment is unknown. Emergency central repair has been performed as our first-line approach for malperfusion. Here, we analyzed outcomes of ATAAD with malperfusion and reassessed emergency central repair. In total, 1026 ATAAD patients underwent emergency surgery within...