Aortic proximalization-Zone 0 versus Zone 2: A concept or true challenge?
Sven Zhen Cian Patrick TanAleksandra LopuszkoWahaj MunirBenjamin AdamsMohammad BashirPublished in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2021)
Current literature seems to suggest that Z-0-FET procedures are more straightforward and associated with lower rates of certain adverse events, however, the majority of data reviewed is retrospective. This review, therefore, recommends prospective research into the comparative strengths and limitations of Z-0-FET and Z-2-FET to better substantiate whether proximalization of arch repair represents a concept, or a true challenge to advance surgical intervention for arch pathologies.