Inadvertent placement of thoracic stent grafts in false lumen during aortic dissection surgery – unicentric analysis and systematic review

Although rare, accidental TEVAR stent graft placement in the FL markedly increases mortality. Despite seemingly acceptable survival rates, challenges in diagnosis and the potential for publication bias may lead to misleading conclusions. Clinicians must immediately administer comprehensive aortography, TEE, IVUS, or intraoperative computed tomography when they suspect an instance of accidental placement to ensure timely intervention.