Acute retrograde aortic dissection during endovascular repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Endovascular aneurysm exclusion represents a valuable alternative treatment for descending thoracic aortic aneurysms. Although the minimally invasive character of this procedure is obvious, major complications are possible. We report a 77-year-old male who developed acute retrograde dissection of the aortic arch and ascending aorta during endovascular stent-grafting of a descending aortic aneurysm. Emergent open surgical repair provided a successful outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Dissection
- Angioplasty, Balloon
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
- Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
- Intraoperative Complications
- Stents