Replace it or preserve it? How outcomes differ using different techniques

Understanding outcomes of emergency aortic dissection repair during COVID‐19 pandemic: What lessons have we learnt?

“…A study by Shih et al demonstrated a higher rate of secondary coinfections in COVID‐19 positive patients with ARDS following extracorporeal membrane oxygenation placement, suggesting limited benefit of this rescue therapy 10 . This advocated for a standardized and documented approach to manage an ATAAD, where evidence is slowly growing on the optimal surgical approach, such as on the efficacy of valve‐sparing root replacement in ATAAD repairs 11 . A study from Wang et al alternatively provided insight into the use of triple branched stent graft implantation for ATAAD 12 .…”

“…10 This advocated for a standardized and documented approach to manage an ATAAD, where evidence is slowly growing on the optimal surgical approach, such as on the efficacy of valve-sparing root replacement in ATAAD repairs. 11 A study from Wang et al alternatively provided insight into the use of triple branched stent graft implantation for ATAAD. 12 This is a relatively novel approach to the management of ATAAD; a promising initial step for further investigations on the interplay between one surgical intervention and COVID-19.…”