Type-A acute aortic dissection: combined operation plus stent management

Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 May;73(5):1616-8. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)03463-4.

Abstract

When the port of entry of acute type-A aortic dissection is at the level of the horizontal portion of the aortic arch, the latter should be replaced by a prosthesis. To avoid performing this difficult procedure in an emergency situation, we place a stent in the aortic arch. Then we replace the ascending aorta by a prosthesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed