These guidelines, endorsed by both the EACTS and STS, represent the official viewpoint on
this topic. They show a commitment to ongoing improvement, as regular updates will be …

Neurologic complications, associated with cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass
(CPB) in adults, are common and can be devastating in some cases. This comprehensive …

Background Moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest (MHCA) has been widely used in aortic
arch surgery. However, the renal function after MHCA remains controversial. We performed …

Background A sternal-sparing approach to surgery of the proximal aorta could decrease
postoperative morbidity. Methods To determine the potential benefits of using a minimally …

Background The optimal nadir temperature for hypothermic circulatory arrest during aortic
arch surgery remains unclear. We aimed to assess and compare clinical outcomes of all …

Interventions: The patients received strength and transfer training, sensory input, health
mission, and activities of daily living. Outcomes: Patient 1 returned home without assistive …

Surgery of the aortic arch remains a complex procedure, with neurological events such as
stroke remaining its most dreaded complications. Changes in surgical technique and the …

Background We aimed to identify risk factors for an impaired postoperative neurological
outcome after thoracic aortic surgery. Methods Data from all patients undergoing thoracic …

Shifts from deep to moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest (HCA) in aortic arch surgery
necessitate an examination of their differential impacts on neurocognitive functions …

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to propose and evaluate the new operative
technique of aortic balloon occlusion in total aortic arch replacement (TAR) with the frozen …