Large chest cut vs small chest cut for aorta repair
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical approaches for repairing an enlarged ascending aorta: the standard large chest incision and a smaller incision through the breastbone. It aims to see if the smaller cut leads to faster recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have an enlarged ascending aorta measuring more than 5 cm
- The enlargement does not extend into the aortic arch
- You have not had prior aortic surgery
- You do not need emergency surgery for a torn aorta (aortic dissection)
- You are not scheduled for bypass surgery or left ventricle repair at the same time
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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