Affiliation:
1. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart Centre Freiburg University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
Abstract
Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of mass transfusion on the postoperative outcome and survival in patients presenting with acute Type A aortic dissection. Materials and Methods: Between 2002 and 2020, a total of 505 patients were surgically treated for an acute Type A aortic dissection. Mass transfusion was defined as the peri- and postoperative replacement by transfusion of 10 units. Patient characteristics and outcomes were analyzed and compared between patients with and without mass transfusion. Results: Mass transfusion occurred in 105 patients (20%). The incidences of symptomatic coronary malperfusion (p = 0.017) and tamponade (p = 0.043) were higher in patients with mass transfusion. There was no statistically significant difference in the distal extension of the aortic dissection between the two groups. A valved conduit was significantly more common in patients with mass transfusion (p = 0.007), while the distal aortic repair was similar between the two groups. Cardiopulmonary bypass time (p < 0.001), cross clamp time (p < 0.001) and in-hospital mortality were significantly higher in patients with mass transfusion (p < 0.001), but the survival after discharge (landmark-analysis) showed equal survival between patients with and without mass transfusion (log rank: p = 0.4). Mass transfusion was predictive of in-hospital mortality (OR: 3.308, p < 0.001) but not for survival after discharge (OR: 1.205, p = 0.661). Conclusions: Mass transfusion is necessary in many patients with acute Type A aortic dissection. These patients present sicker and require longer surgery. However, mass transfusion does not influence survival after discharge.
Funder
Berta-Ottenstein-Programme for Advanced Clinician Scientists, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg
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