Stent-Assisted Balloon-Induced Intimal Disruption and Relamination in Aortic Dissection Repair (STABILISE): A Meta-Analysis of Early Outcomes

This meta-analysis aims to determine the early clinical outcomes and rate of complete false lumen obliteration associated with the stent-assisted balloon-induced intimal disruption and relamination in aortic dissection repair (STABILISE) technique in the management of aortic dissection. Electronic databases searches were performed on PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to identify studies reporting early outcomes of the STABILISE technique. In addition, we retrospectively analyzed all patients treated with the STABILISE technique for aortic dissection at our institution. The case series data were pooled with relevant studies to perform a meta-analysis of proportions using random-effects models. One hundred and ninety two patients from 9 relevant studies were pooled with an additional 13 patients undergoing STABILISE at our institution over a 3-year period. Pooled in-hospital mortality rate was 6% [95% confidence interval (CI); 3%–10%, I2 = 0.00%] and the overall rate of intraoperative aortic rupture was 4% [95% CI; 2%–8%, I2 = 0.00%]. The rate of in-hospital reintervention was 8% [95% CI; 5%–14%, I2 = 13.37%]. Median follow-up ranged from 8 to 36 months. Pooled cumulative mortality at follow-up was 8% [95% CI; 4%–18%, I2 = 23.15%]. The overall rate of late reintervention was 11% [95% CI; 7%–17%, I2 = 0.00%]. Complete obliteration of the false lumen in the thoracic aorta was achieved in 93% of patients [95% CI; 84%–97%, I2 = 47.49%] and in the abdominal aorta in 86% of patients [95% CI; 79%–91%, I2 = 0.00%]. The STABILISE technique carries an acceptable operative safety profile with low in-hospital morbidity and mortality and excellent complete false lumen obliteration.