Abstract
The aim of this report is to offer a concise review of the current knowledge of type A aortic dissection aetiology and pathogenesis, to propose an updated diagnostic algorithm, to provide descriptions of current surgical and endovascular techniques for treatment, and to emphasise criteria for patient follow-up. Additional information regarding the institutional experience developed in a tertiary university hospital with a 25-year exposure to aortic dissection is also included to provide a comprehensive view of a clinical entity that still challenges physicians and surgeons.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Aged
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Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis*
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Aortic Aneurysm / etiology
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Aortic Aneurysm / mortality
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Aortic Aneurysm / physiopathology
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Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
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Aortic Dissection / diagnosis*
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Aortic Dissection / etiology
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Aortic Dissection / mortality
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Aortic Dissection / physiopathology
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Aortic Dissection / surgery*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / adverse effects
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / methods
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Decision Trees*
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Hospital Mortality
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Hospitals, University / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Italy / epidemiology
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Odds Ratio
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Reoperation
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Assessment
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Risk Factors
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Stents
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Treatment Outcome