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Abstract Thoracic aortic aneurysms of the ascending aorta carry a high risk of dissection and rupture with increasing size and patient age. Successful surgical outcomes require comprehensive preoperative optimization and rigorous surgical planning. Selection of cardiopulmonary bypass strategies, cannulation sites, and neuroprotective methods are all critical to prevent complications.
Stegall et al. (Tue,) studied this question.