Conclusion:
VSRR in selected patients presenting with TAAAD is safe and has reproducible and durable results in experienced centers.
Author’s contribution:
Eltayeb Mohamed Ahmed prepared the manuscript, and revised the final manuscript.
Edward P Chen prepared the manuscript and revised final manuscript
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