Authors

Ilya A. Soynov, Cardiosurgical Department ,Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Ksenya A. Rzayeva, Cardiosurgical Department ,Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Yuriy N. Gorbatykh, Cardiosurgical Department ,Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Yuriy Yu. Kulyabin, Cardiosurgical Department ,Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Artem V. Gorbatykh, Pediatric cardiology Department, Almazov National Medical Research Center” Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Ilya A. Velyukhanov, Cardiosurgical Department , Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Nataliya R. Nichay, Cardiosurgical Department , Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
SerezhaN. Manukian, Cardiosurgical Department , Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian FederationFollow
Saihuna A. Magbulova, Cardiosurgical Department , Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Aleksey N. Arkhipov, Cardiosurgical Department , Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Aleksander V. Bogachev-Prokophiev, Cardiosurgical Department , Meshalkin National Medical Research Center , Novosibirsk, Russian Federation

Comparison Of Sternotomy Access Versus Thoracotomy Access In The Surgical Treatment Of Aortic Coarctation: A Propensity Score-Matched Study

Abstract

Background: The search for the "Holy Grail" of surgical repair for aortic coarctation involves finding an access and correction method that successfully and consistently avoids aortic recoarctation and arterial hypertension. The controversy persists as there is still no consensus on the best surgical approach and technique to achieve these objectives. Objective: The objective of this study is to compare sternotomy and left thoracotomy as surgical techniques for treating patients with aortic coarctation and hypoplasia of the distal aortic arch. Methods: From January 2008 to December 2020, 103 patients (21 %) were performed using an extended oblique anastomosis. They were divided into 2 groups: oblique, extended anastomosis from thoracotomy access (n-68; 66%) and oblique extended anastomosis from sternotomy access (n-35; 34%). After performing a propensity score analysis (1:1) for the entire sample, 25 patients from sternotomy access were matched with 25 patients from thoracotomy access. Results: The mortality rate in the thoracotomy group was 4%, with 1 patient, while it was 8% with 2 patients in the sternotomy group, p>0.99. There were no significant differences in early postoperative complications between the two groups. Recurrence of aortic coarctation was observed more frequently in the thoracotomy group (20.8% vs 0%). Low weight was identified as the only risk factor for aortic re-coarctation. Conclusion: The mortality rates and early postoperative complications associated with the surgical repair of aortic coarctation were similar between the sternotomy and thoracotomy approaches. Nevertheless, sternotomy approach may be beneficial in reducing aortic recoarctation.

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Soynov, Ilya A.; Rzayeva, Ksenya A.; Gorbatykh, Yuriy N.; Kulyabin, Yuriy Yu.; Gorbatykh, Artem V.; Velyukhanov, Ilya A.; Nichay, Nataliya R.; Manukian, SerezhaN.; Magbulova, Saihuna A.; Arkhipov, Aleksey N.; and Bogachev-Prokophiev, Aleksander V. (2024) "Comparison Of Sternotomy Access Versus Thoracotomy Access In The Surgical Treatment Of Aortic Coarctation: A Propensity Score-Matched Study," Journal of the Saudi Heart Association: Vol. 36 : Iss. 3 , Article 7.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.37616/2212-5043.1396

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