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ArticleWorld journal of cardiology2025

Thoracic endovascular

Muneeb Khawar, Umad Ali, Malik Abdullah Rasheed, Abdul Basit Rasheed, Syed Abdullah Shah, Sarmad Zain, Muneeb Saifullah, Moosa Mubarika, Mirza Muhammad Hadeed Khawar, Talha Iqbal and 3 more

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Muneeb KhawarDepartment of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Umad AliDepartment of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Malik Abdullah RasheedDepartment of Medicine, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Abdul Basit RasheedDepartment of Surgery, Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Syed Abdullah ShahDepartment of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Sarmad ZainDepartment of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University, Multan 66000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Muneeb SaifullahDepartment of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Moosa MubarikaDepartment of Medicine, Nishtar Medical University, Multan 66000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Mirza Muhammad Hadeed KhawarDepartment of Medicine, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Talha IqbalDepartment of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Shameer Iqbal GhumanDepartment of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
Ikra RanaDepartment of Medicine, International School of Medicine International University of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720074, Kyrgyzstan. ikrarana100@gmail.com.
Prutha PathakInternal Medicine, North Alabama Medical Center, Florence, AL 35630, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDescending thoracic aortic aneurysms are dangerous and have to be treated quickly. The primary treatment methods are thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) and open surgical repair (OSR). The comparative effectiveness and safety of TEVAR and OSR were evaluated in this meta-analysis, focusing on perioperative and long-term outcomes.

aimTo compare and contrast the efficacy and safety of TEVAR

methodsA comprehensive search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane was conducted from inception to January 2025. Baseline characteristics and outcomes were evaluated. Odds ratios (OR) for dichotomous data and mean differences for continuous data with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were analyzed using random-effects models.

resultsA meta-analysis of 21 studies involving 29465 patients (8261 TEVAR; 21204 OR) showed TEVAR associated with lower operative mortality (OR = 0.60, 95%CI: 0.42-0.85,

conclusionCompared to EVAR, TEVAR revealed lower operative mortality and better perioperative outcomes across all indicators, including hospital and intensive care unit stays, as well as fewer complications, except for those related to vascular problems. Mortality results were also similar in the long run; consequently, more research is required concerning the long-term durability.

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Descending thoracic aortic aneurysmMeta-analysisOpen surgical repairThoracic endovascular aortic repair

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PMCPMC12576557

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