Results
Z-0-FET seems to be associated with a more accessible surgical approach,
and shorter cardiopulmonary bypass, antegrade cerebral perfusion, and
cardioplegia durations than Z-2-FET. Further, Z-0-FET is could
potentially be associated with a lower incidence of neurological, renal,
and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, as well as mortality and
reintervention rates than Z-2-FET. This said, Z-0-FET is itself
associated with significant challenges, and efficacy in terms of
postoperative true lumen integrity and false lumen thrombosis is mixed.