Publication Name	World Journal of Cardiology
Manuscript ID	110962
Country	Kyrgyzstan

Category	Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Thoracic endovascular vs open surgical repair in descending thoracic aortic aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Muneeb Khawar, Umad Ali, Malik Abdullah Rasheed, Abdul Basit Rasheed, Syed Abdullah Shah, Sarmad Zain, Muneeb Saifullah, Moosa Mubarika, Mirza Muhammad Hadeed Khawar, Talha Iqbal, Shameer Iqbal Ghuman, Ikra Rana and Prutha Pathak
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Ikra Rana, MD, Department of Medicine, International School of Medicine International University of Kyrgyzstan, 6 Street, Bishkek 720074, Kyrgyzstan. ikrarana100@gmail.com
Key Words	Thoracic endovascular aortic repair; Open surgical repair; Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm; Meta-analysis
Core Tip	Thoracic endovascular aortic repair may be the preferred strategy for many patients, particularly those with significant comorbidities or high surgical risk; treatment decisions should be carefully individualized. A comprehensive assessment of patient-specific factors, including anatomical suitability, overall health status, and institutional expertise, remains critical in determining whether an endovascular or open surgical approach is most appropriate. As technological advances and surgical techniques continue to refine, further studies will be essential in guiding optimal patient selection and improving long-term outcomes for descending thoracic aortic aneurysms repair.
Citation	Khawar M, Ali U, Rasheed MA, Rasheed AB, Shah SA, Zain S, Saifullah M, Mubarika M, Hadeed Khawar MM, Iqbal T, Ghuman SI, Rana I, Pathak P. Thoracic endovascular vs open surgical repair in descending thoracic aortic aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Cardiol 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-19 06:01
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-19 06:01
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Return for Revision	2025-07-10 08:17
Revised	2025-07-11 18:07
Second Decision	2025-09-12 02:40
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-12 08:43
Articles in Press	2025-09-12 08:43
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ISSN	1949-8462 (online)
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