Retrograde Stanford type A aortic dissection after endovascular stent graft placement for type B dissection.
- Author:
Tae Hoon KIM
1
;
Jung Sun KIM
;
Chan Joo LEE
;
Jin WI
;
Jin Young YOON
;
Do Yun LEE
;
Donghoon CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. cdhlyj@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aortic disease;
Dissection;
Stents
- MeSH:
Aortic Diseases;
Imidazoles;
Korea;
Nitro Compounds;
Prognosis;
Stents;
Transplants
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2010;79(3):306-310
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Endovascular stent graft placement in Stanford type B aortic dissection has increased as a result of the demonstration of its safety and efficacy. Despite the advantage of reduced mortality and morbidity, the mid-to long-term prognosis and possible complications associated with the procedure are a source of concern. Among the many possible complications, retrograde type A dissection after stent grafting for type B dissection is considered rare; however, this life-threatening event appears to be underrecognized. Here, we report a case that converted to open surgery due to a retrograde type A dissection after endovascular stent graft placement for a Stanford type B dissection. This is the first report of a retrograde type A dissection after endovascular stent graft placement in Korea.
