Iatrogenic Aortic Dissection Following Mitral Valve Replacement: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.2007.53.4.524
- Author:
Heezoo KIM
1
;
Sang Ho LIM
;
Sung Woo PARK
;
Nan Suk KIM
;
Mi Kyoung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Guro Hospital, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. Lsh1102@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
aortic dissection;
open heart surgery;
transesophageal echocardiography
- MeSH:
Early Diagnosis;
Echocardiography, Transesophageal;
Mitral Valve*;
Thoracic Surgery;
Transplants
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2007;53(4):524-527
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Iatrogenic aortic dissection (IAD) is a life-threatening complication that can occur during open heart surgery, therefore IAD requires early diagnosis and prompt management. We describe here a case of IAD that occurred during mitral valve replacement. The transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) evaluation revealed features indicative of acute aortic dissection and the tear was successfully repaired by interposition of a graft.
