Simple group (n=105) Manipulation group (n=17)
p value
Replacement range 0.004
Ascending aorta 14 (13.3%) 9 (52.9%)
Ascending + Arch 53 (50.5%) 2 (11.8%)
Arch + Descending aorta 6 (5.7%) 0
Aortic root 5 (4.8%) 0
Aortic root + Arch 6 (5.7%) 1 (5.9%)
Descending aorta 13 (12.4%) 3 (17.6%)
Thoracoabdominal aorta 8 (7.6%) 2 (11.8%)
Concomitant procedure 0.25
Valve 16 9
Aortic root 11 1
CABG 9 4