A patient with Marfan's syndrome who developed an acute aortic dissection at 28 weeks of pregnancy treated with aortic root replacement

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021 Jun;69(6):1004-1007. doi: 10.1007/s11748-021-01596-3. Epub 2021 Feb 7.

Abstract

The patient was a 31-year-old pregnant woman who gave birth to her first child by vaginal delivery 7 years ago. She was diagnosed with Marfan's syndrome based on physical findings; however, the condition was not diagnosed before the onset. The patient developed acute aortic dissection at 28 weeks of pregnancy. A cesarean section was first performed to save the patient's life; then, a total hysterectomy was performed to prevent the risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Furthermore, aortic root replacement was performed using a temporary mechanical valve. The patient and her child have survived without any complications.

Keywords: Acute aortic dissection; Aortic root surgery; Marfan’s syndrome; Pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta
  • Aortic Dissection* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection* / etiology
  • Aortic Dissection* / surgery
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / surgery
  • Cesarean Section
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Marfan Syndrome* / complications
  • Marfan Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy