Stent grafting-related acute type B redissection

Vascular. 2008 Mar-Apr;16(2):101-5. doi: 10.2310/6670.2008.00004.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to report two distal dissections resulting as a complication of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) in two cases of type B aortic dissection (TBAD) and its relationship with prosthetic alignment at the distal landing zone. Two patients affected by aneurysm formation of a chronic type B dissection underwent EVAR. During postoperative follow-up, at 48 and 39 months, respectively, a new chest pain episode recommended a new computed tomographic angiography examination. New false lumen reperfusion and increased aortic diameter distally to the prosthesis were demonstrated. The distal end of each stent graft showed an angulated alignment to the proximal descending aorta at the point of the secondary entry site. Both patients were successfully treated after deployment of a distal endograft. Prosthetic alignment with the aortic axis is important to avoid wall stress and secondary perforation in patients treated for TBAD. The distal landing point at the descending aortic straight segment is recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Reoperation
  • Stents / adverse effects*