Dissection Repair: Does Setting Matter?
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January 13, 2026
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4 min
A recent study published in Surgery that analyzed nearly 26,000 cases of Stanford type A aortic dissection repairs in the US found that outcomes such as mortality, complications, length of stay, and costs were similar at safety-net and non-safety-net hospitals. Researchers from UCLA, led by Peyman Benharash, MD, highlighted that timely intervention is crucial, as mortality rates increase with delays. The analysis suggests that select safety-net hospitals can effectively manage these complex cases, indicating their potential role as regional providers despite resource constraints.
1. Study covers outcomes of 26,000 type A aortic dissection repairs in the US.2. Similar mortality and complication rates at safety-net and non-safety-net hospitals.3. 27% of patients were treated at safety-net facilities. 4. Timeliness of intervention is crucial; delays increase mortality.5. Surgeon expertise is key to patient outcomes.6. Future studies needed to explore long-term outcomes from safety-net hospitals.
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