Why the study?
Does conventional open aortic arch repair improve survival and reduce postoperative stroke compared to hybrid repair in patients with aortic arch pathology?
Does conventional open aortic arch repair improve survival and reduce postoperative stroke compared to hybrid repair in patients with aortic arch pathology?
Conventional open aortic arch repair may offer better outcomes, including lower rates of postoperative stroke, compared to hybrid repair.
May favor conventional over hybrid aortic arch repair for lower stroke risk; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm survival.
Open and hybrid repairs do not offer equivalent outcomes. Compared with hybrid aortic arch repair, conventional surgical aortic repair could be associated with favourable outcomes including postoperative stroke. Hybrid repair does not appear to provide better survival. Operative approaches should be carefully selected in treating aortic arch pathology.
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