Long-Term Outcome of Aortic Dissection With Patent False Lumen Predictive Role of Entry Tear Size and Location

Volume: 125, Issue: 25, Pages: 3133 - 3141
Published: Jun 26, 2012
Abstract
Background—Patent false lumen in aortic dissection has been associated with poor prognosis. We aimed to assess the natural evolution of this condition and predictive factors. Methods and Results—One hundred eighty-four consecutive patients, 108 surgically treated type A and 76 medically treated type B, were discharged after an acute aortic dissection with patent false lumen. Transesophageal echocardiography was performed before discharge, and...
Paper Details
Title
Long-Term Outcome of Aortic Dissection With Patent False Lumen Predictive Role of Entry Tear Size and Location
Published Date
Jun 26, 2012
Volume
125
Issue
25
Pages
3133 - 3141
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