Fenestrated Thoracic Endovascular Repair for Acute Type B Aortic Dissection with Isolated Left Vertebral Artery: A Case Report

Ann Vasc Dis. 2024 Mar 25;17(1):55-58. doi: 10.3400/avd.cr.23-00067. Epub 2024 Jan 17.

Abstract

Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) of acute uncomplicated type B aortic dissection (uTBAD) has been discussed for its potential to prevent future aortic events. We present a fenestrated TEVAR in the case of an 86-year-old man with acute uTBAD with an isolated left vertebral artery (ILVA). The ILVA originated from the distal side of the left subclavian artery, the left subclavian artery, and the intramural hematoma with an ulcer-like projection extended close to the left subclavian artery. We selected a fenestrated stent graft to achieve a proximal healthy landing. This case demonstrates that a fenestrated stent graft for acute uTBAD is useful for preserving arch vessels.

Keywords: dissecting aneurysm; endovascular procedure; vertebral artery.

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