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This study investigates the impact of intercostal artery reinsertion or sacrifice on neurological outcomes and long-term survival after thoracoabdominal aortic repair. Methods: A total of 349 consecutive patients undergoing thoracoabdominal aortic replacement at our institution between 1996 and 2021 were analyzed in a retrospective single-center study. ICAR was performed in 213 patients, while all intercostal arteries were ligated and sacrificed in the remaining cases. The neurological outcome was analyzed regarding temporary and permanent paraplegia or paraparesis. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed between the ICAR and non ICAR groups regarding the cumulative endpoint of transient and permanent spinal cord-related complications (12.2% vs. 11.8%, p = 0.9). Operation, bypass, and cross-clamp times were significantly longer in the ICAR group. Likewise, prolonged mechanical ventilation was more often necessary in the ICAR group (26.4% vs. 16.9%, p = 0.03). Overall long-term survival was similar in both groups in the Kaplan\u2013Meier analysis. 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