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In situ reconstruction may be technically difficult in cases with large aneurysms or posterior vessel displacement. Extra-anatomic aorto-axillary bypass has been proposed as an alternative, but its long-term patency relative to in situ repair remains uncertain. This study compared LSCA patency between the 2 techniques.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We retrospectively analysed 436 consecutive patients (median age 69.0 years [interquartile range (IQR) 62.0-75.0]; 347 men) who underwent total arch replacement with LSCA revascularization: 240 in situ and 196 extra-anatomic. Postoperative CT imaging (1853 scans; median 3 [IQR 1-6] per patient) was reviewed to determine immediate and long-term patency. Kaplan-Meier analysis was used for time-to-event comparison. A small descriptive subgroup of 18 patients undergoing concomitant left internal thoracic artery (LITA) to left anterior descending artery (LAD) bypass was also reviewed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Perioperative outcomes, including mortality and major complications, were similar between groups. Subclavian wound infection occurred in 3 extra-anatomic cases (1.5%), all managed successfully with local care. Immediate LSCA patency was higher after extra-anatomic bypass (100% vs 92.9%, P\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.001). At 5 years, patency remained superior with extra-anatomic bypass (97.7% vs 87.8%; log-rank P\u2009=\u2009.0002). In the descriptive LITA-LAD subgroup, CT follow-up demonstrated 100% LSCA and LITA graft patency; however, interpretation is limited by the small sample size.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Compared with in situ reconstruction, extra-anatomic LSCA bypass provides equivalent perioperative safety and superior long-term patency. 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