Meta-analysis: Bilateral and Unilateral Cerebral Perfusion in Type A Dissection.
Noritsugu NaitoHisato TakagiPublished in: The Thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon (2024)
This meta-analysis suggests that BCP and UCP yield comparable outcomes. However, BCP may be associated with lower short-term mortality rates and reduced incidence of neurological complications, particularly in cases requiring total arch replacement. BCP should be considered as a preferred cerebral perfusion in specific patient populations.