Abstract
We report the case of a 34-year-old woman who developed delayed retrograde ascending aortic dissection after previous endovascular repair of her descending thoracic aorta. Preoperative computed tomography imaging specifically highlights the interaction of endograft springs with the dissection flap and surrounding aortic tissues. Intraoperative findings are presented for comparison and further discussion.
Copyright © 2016 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aorta / injuries
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Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Aneurysm / etiology*
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery
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Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Dissection / etiology*
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Aortic Dissection / surgery
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
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Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications
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Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
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Postoperative Complications / etiology*
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Postoperative Complications / surgery
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Stents / adverse effects*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed