AORTIC SURGERY 
focus on Aortic Dissection & Aneurysm 
Dicky A.Wartono ,MD 
National Cardiovascular Centre Harapan Kita Jakarta 
2014
Disclosure : none
Principle of Surgery 
• Preventing the risk of dissection or rupture by 
restoring the normal dimension of the aorta 
• Entry tear Exclusion & False lumen thrombosis 
• Pathology based level of surgery / 
replacement 
Kallenbach K, Kojic D, Oezsoez M, Bruckner T, Sandrio S, Arif R, Beller CJ, Weymann A, Karck M. 
Treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms using different surgical techniques: a single-centre 
experience with 548 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013;44:337-345 
Achneck HE, Rizzo JA, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades JA. Safety of thoracic aortic surgery in the present 
era. Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1180-1185
2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and 
treatment of aortic diseases
2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM 
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With 
Thoracic Aortic Disease 
March 2010
2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis 
and treatment of aortic diseases
2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM 
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With 
Thoracic Aortic Disease 
March 2010
In the case of a normal tricuspid valve, without aortic 
regurgitation or central regurgitation due to annular dilation, an 
aortic valve-preserving technique should be performed 
Kallenbach K, Kojic D, Oezsoez M, Bruckner T, Sandrio S, Arif R, Beller CJ, Weymann A, Karck M. 
Treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms using different surgical techniques: a single-centre 
experience with 548 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013;44:337-345.
2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM 
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With 
Thoracic Aortic Disease 
March 2010
• mid & long term result of “valve sparring” 
– Severity (>mild) 
– Connective Tissue Diseases 
– Cuspid repair / pathology 
– Bicuspid 
– Type A Dissection 
David T, Feindel C (1992). "An aortic valve-sparing operation for patients with aortic incompetence and 
aneurysm of the ascending aorta.". J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 103 (4): 617–21; discussion 622 
"The Modified David's Reimplantation Procedure". clevelandclinic.org. Retrieved 15 July 2014 
David valve-sparing aortic root replacement: Equivalent mid-term outcome for different valve types 
with or without connective tissue disorder John-Peder Escobar Kvitting, Fabian A. Kari, Michael P. 
Fischbein, David H. Liang, Anne-Sophie Beraud, Elizabeth H. Stephens, R. Scott Mitchell and D. Craig 
Miller 
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013;145:117-1275
2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM 
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease 
March 2010 
Fischbein, David H. Liang, Anne-Sophie Beraud, Elizabeth H. Stephens, R. Scott Mitchell and D. Craig Miller 
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013;145:117-1275
In the case of distal extension to the aortic arch, an limited but 
open distal anastomosis with the aortic arch or a hemiarch 
replacement should be performed 
Kallenbach K, Kojic D, Oezsoez M, Bruckner T, Sandrio S, Arif R, Beller CJ, Weymann A, Karck M. 
Treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms using different surgical techniques: a single-centre 
experience with 548 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013;44:337-345. 
2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases
2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM 
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With 
Thoracic Aortic Disease 
March 2010
In the case of distal dissection extension to the aortic arch, an 
limited but open distal anastomosis with the aortic arch or a 
hemiarch replacement should be performed 
Kallenbach K, Kojic D, Oezsoez M, Bruckner T, Sandrio S, Arif R, Beller CJ, Weymann A, Karck M. 
Treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms using different surgical techniques: a single-centre 
experience with 548 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013;44:337-345. 
2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases
Extensive repair including graft replacement of the 
ascending aorta and aortic arch and integrated 
stent grafting of the descending aorta (‘frozen 
elephant trunk') was introduced as a single-stage 
procedure 
Shrestha M, Martens A, Kruger H, Maeding I, Ius F, Fleissner F, Haverich A. Total aortic 
arch replacement with the elephant trunk technique: single-centre 30-year results. Eur J 
Cardiothorac Surg 2014;45:289-296
Arch vessel transposition (debranching) and TEVAR might be considered, 
especially when there is reluctance to expose patients to hypothermic 
circulatory arrest; 
Patients with the underlying diagnosis of acute Type B AD, the risk of 
retrograde Type A AD as a direct consequence of the procedure is elevated 
Cochennec F, Tresson P, Cross J, Desgranges P, Allaire E, Becquemin JP. Hybrid repair of aortic 
arch dissections. J Vasc Surg 2013;57:1560-1567
Marana MAI, Alonso VG, Revuelta NC, et al.: Combined treatment, endovascular and surgical treatment of 
posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm in the aortic arch. EJVES Extra 2006, 12(9):25-29. 
Choi BK, Lee HC, Lee HW, et al.: Successful treatment of a ruptured aortic arch aneurysm using a hybrid 
procedure. Korean Circ J 2011, 41:469-473. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | PubMed Central Full Text 
Sanchez MJ, Ananian CL, Berkmen T: Embolization of an aortic arch pseudoaneurysm with coils and N-Butyl- 
Cyanoacrylate. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2006, 17:1677-1679. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text 
Westaby S, Katsumata T, Vaccari G: Arch and descending aortic aneurysms: influence of perfusion technique on 
neurological outcome. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999, 15:180-185. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text 
Baguley CJ, Sibal AK, Alison PM: Repair of injuries to the thoracic aorta and great vessels. ANZ J Surg 2005, 
75(6):383-387. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text 
Bouchart F, Bessou JP, Tabley A, et al.: Acute traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta and its branches. Results of
Marana MAI, Alonso VG, Revuelta NC, et al.: Combined treatment, endovascular and surgical treatment of 
posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm in the aortic arch. EJVES Extra 2006, 12(9):25-29. 
Choi BK, Lee HC, Lee HW, et al.: Successful treatment of a ruptured aortic arch aneurysm using a hybrid 
procedure. Korean Circ J 2011, 41:469-473. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | PubMed Central Full Text 
Sanchez MJ, Ananian CL, Berkmen T: Embolization of an aortic arch pseudoaneurysm with coils and N-Butyl- 
Cyanoacrylate. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2006, 17:1677-1679. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text 
Westaby S, Katsumata T, Vaccari G: Arch and descending aortic aneurysms: influence of perfusion technique on 
neurological outcome. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999, 15:180-185. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text 
Baguley CJ, Sibal AK, Alison PM: Repair of injuries to the thoracic aorta and great vessels. ANZ J Surg 2005, 
75(6):383-387. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text 
Bouchart F, Bessou JP, Tabley A, et al.: Acute traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta and its branches. Results of 
We feel that hybrid procedure 
may be a valuable therapeutic 
alternative when treating this 
type of lesion. However, long-term 
clinical efficacy and 
safety have yet to be 
confirmed.
The simple ‘clamp and sew’ technique may not be advisable 
because the risk of post-operative neurological deficit, 
mesenteric and renal ischaemia is significant when the aortic 
cross-clamp procedure exceeds 30 minutes 
Johansson G, Markstrom U, Swedenborg J. Ruptured thoracic aortic 
aneurysms: a study of incidence and mortality rates. J Vasc Surg 
2013;21:985-988
Acher CW, Wynn MM, Hoch JR, Popic P, Archibald J, Turnipseed WD. Combined use of 
cerebral spinal fluid drainage and naloxone reduces the risk of paraplegia in 
thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 1994;19:236-246 
Kulik A, Castner CF, Kouchoukos NT. Outcomes after thoracoabdominal aortic 
aneurysm repair with hypothermic circulatory arrest. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011
Future 
• Single Stage Hybrid Surgery 
• Endovascular Complication Surgery 
• Aortic Re-operation
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Aortic SURGERY Intro

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    AORTIC SURGERY focuson Aortic Dissection & Aneurysm Dicky A.Wartono ,MD National Cardiovascular Centre Harapan Kita Jakarta 2014
  • 2.
  • 3.
    Principle of Surgery • Preventing the risk of dissection or rupture by restoring the normal dimension of the aorta • Entry tear Exclusion & False lumen thrombosis • Pathology based level of surgery / replacement Kallenbach K, Kojic D, Oezsoez M, Bruckner T, Sandrio S, Arif R, Beller CJ, Weymann A, Karck M. Treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms using different surgical techniques: a single-centre experience with 548 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013;44:337-345 Achneck HE, Rizzo JA, Tranquilli M, Elefteriades JA. Safety of thoracic aortic surgery in the present era. Ann Thorac Surg 2007;84:1180-1185
  • 4.
    2014 ESC Guidelineson the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases
  • 5.
    2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease March 2010
  • 8.
    2014 ESC Guidelineson the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases
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    2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease March 2010
  • 17.
    In the caseof a normal tricuspid valve, without aortic regurgitation or central regurgitation due to annular dilation, an aortic valve-preserving technique should be performed Kallenbach K, Kojic D, Oezsoez M, Bruckner T, Sandrio S, Arif R, Beller CJ, Weymann A, Karck M. Treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms using different surgical techniques: a single-centre experience with 548 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013;44:337-345.
  • 18.
    2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease March 2010
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    • mid &long term result of “valve sparring” – Severity (>mild) – Connective Tissue Diseases – Cuspid repair / pathology – Bicuspid – Type A Dissection David T, Feindel C (1992). "An aortic valve-sparing operation for patients with aortic incompetence and aneurysm of the ascending aorta.". J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 103 (4): 617–21; discussion 622 "The Modified David's Reimplantation Procedure". clevelandclinic.org. Retrieved 15 July 2014 David valve-sparing aortic root replacement: Equivalent mid-term outcome for different valve types with or without connective tissue disorder John-Peder Escobar Kvitting, Fabian A. Kari, Michael P. Fischbein, David H. Liang, Anne-Sophie Beraud, Elizabeth H. Stephens, R. Scott Mitchell and D. Craig Miller J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013;145:117-1275
  • 21.
    2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease March 2010 Fischbein, David H. Liang, Anne-Sophie Beraud, Elizabeth H. Stephens, R. Scott Mitchell and D. Craig Miller J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013;145:117-1275
  • 22.
    In the caseof distal extension to the aortic arch, an limited but open distal anastomosis with the aortic arch or a hemiarch replacement should be performed Kallenbach K, Kojic D, Oezsoez M, Bruckner T, Sandrio S, Arif R, Beller CJ, Weymann A, Karck M. Treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms using different surgical techniques: a single-centre experience with 548 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013;44:337-345. 2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases
  • 26.
    2010 ACCF/AHA/AATS/ ACR/ASA/SCA/SCAI/SIR/STS/SVM Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Thoracic Aortic Disease March 2010
  • 27.
    In the caseof distal dissection extension to the aortic arch, an limited but open distal anastomosis with the aortic arch or a hemiarch replacement should be performed Kallenbach K, Kojic D, Oezsoez M, Bruckner T, Sandrio S, Arif R, Beller CJ, Weymann A, Karck M. Treatment of ascending aortic aneurysms using different surgical techniques: a single-centre experience with 548 patients. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2013;44:337-345. 2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases
  • 28.
    Extensive repair includinggraft replacement of the ascending aorta and aortic arch and integrated stent grafting of the descending aorta (‘frozen elephant trunk') was introduced as a single-stage procedure Shrestha M, Martens A, Kruger H, Maeding I, Ius F, Fleissner F, Haverich A. Total aortic arch replacement with the elephant trunk technique: single-centre 30-year results. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014;45:289-296
  • 32.
    Arch vessel transposition(debranching) and TEVAR might be considered, especially when there is reluctance to expose patients to hypothermic circulatory arrest; Patients with the underlying diagnosis of acute Type B AD, the risk of retrograde Type A AD as a direct consequence of the procedure is elevated Cochennec F, Tresson P, Cross J, Desgranges P, Allaire E, Becquemin JP. Hybrid repair of aortic arch dissections. J Vasc Surg 2013;57:1560-1567
  • 34.
    Marana MAI, AlonsoVG, Revuelta NC, et al.: Combined treatment, endovascular and surgical treatment of posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm in the aortic arch. EJVES Extra 2006, 12(9):25-29. Choi BK, Lee HC, Lee HW, et al.: Successful treatment of a ruptured aortic arch aneurysm using a hybrid procedure. Korean Circ J 2011, 41:469-473. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | PubMed Central Full Text Sanchez MJ, Ananian CL, Berkmen T: Embolization of an aortic arch pseudoaneurysm with coils and N-Butyl- Cyanoacrylate. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2006, 17:1677-1679. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text Westaby S, Katsumata T, Vaccari G: Arch and descending aortic aneurysms: influence of perfusion technique on neurological outcome. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999, 15:180-185. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text Baguley CJ, Sibal AK, Alison PM: Repair of injuries to the thoracic aorta and great vessels. ANZ J Surg 2005, 75(6):383-387. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text Bouchart F, Bessou JP, Tabley A, et al.: Acute traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta and its branches. Results of
  • 35.
    Marana MAI, AlonsoVG, Revuelta NC, et al.: Combined treatment, endovascular and surgical treatment of posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm in the aortic arch. EJVES Extra 2006, 12(9):25-29. Choi BK, Lee HC, Lee HW, et al.: Successful treatment of a ruptured aortic arch aneurysm using a hybrid procedure. Korean Circ J 2011, 41:469-473. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text | PubMed Central Full Text Sanchez MJ, Ananian CL, Berkmen T: Embolization of an aortic arch pseudoaneurysm with coils and N-Butyl- Cyanoacrylate. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2006, 17:1677-1679. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text Westaby S, Katsumata T, Vaccari G: Arch and descending aortic aneurysms: influence of perfusion technique on neurological outcome. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999, 15:180-185. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text Baguley CJ, Sibal AK, Alison PM: Repair of injuries to the thoracic aorta and great vessels. ANZ J Surg 2005, 75(6):383-387. PubMed Abstract | Publisher Full Text Bouchart F, Bessou JP, Tabley A, et al.: Acute traumatic rupture of the thoracic aorta and its branches. Results of We feel that hybrid procedure may be a valuable therapeutic alternative when treating this type of lesion. However, long-term clinical efficacy and safety have yet to be confirmed.
  • 43.
    The simple ‘clampand sew’ technique may not be advisable because the risk of post-operative neurological deficit, mesenteric and renal ischaemia is significant when the aortic cross-clamp procedure exceeds 30 minutes Johansson G, Markstrom U, Swedenborg J. Ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysms: a study of incidence and mortality rates. J Vasc Surg 2013;21:985-988
  • 44.
    Acher CW, WynnMM, Hoch JR, Popic P, Archibald J, Turnipseed WD. Combined use of cerebral spinal fluid drainage and naloxone reduces the risk of paraplegia in thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair. J Vasc Surg 1994;19:236-246 Kulik A, Castner CF, Kouchoukos NT. Outcomes after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair with hypothermic circulatory arrest. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011
  • 47.
    Future • SingleStage Hybrid Surgery • Endovascular Complication Surgery • Aortic Re-operation
  • 48.