This study retrospectively examines major vascular injuries that occurred during elective thoracic surgeries over a 10-year period at a single tertiary care center. Although these injuries are rare, they can lead to life-threatening complications. The study aims to determine how often these injuries happen, what causes them, and how they are managed during surgery. It also evaluates the role of preoperative imaging and planning, including cardiovascular surgery team involvement, in preventing or managing these events. The findings are intended to help improve surgical safety and guide future preventive strategies.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
11
This exposure refers to patients who experienced major vascular injuries during elective thoracic surgery. Injuries involved central vessels such as the subclavian artery, brachiocephalic vein, superior vena cava, and innominate vein. No experimental intervention was applied. The study retrospectively evaluated the surgical management, transfusion requirements, preoperative planning, and clinical outcomes associated with these intraoperative events.
Incidence of Major Intraoperative Vascular Injuries During Elective Thoracic Surgeries
The primary outcome is the incidence rate of major vascular injuries identified during elective thoracic surgeries performed between January 2015 and December 2024. Major vascular injury is defined as intraoperative bleeding from central vessels such as the subclavian artery or vein, brachiocephalic vein, innominate artery or vein, superior vena cava (SVC), or thoracic aorta, requiring immediate surgical intervention (e.g., primary repair, grafting, or ligation).
Time frame: During Surgery (Intraoperative Period)
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