Acute type B dissections accompanied by an intramural haematoma in the ascending aorta
are rare. However, progression of the intramural haematoma in the ascending aorta
poses risks for the patients, which are similar to those of type A dissections, including
pericardial effusions and consecutive tamponade. To date, no clear treatment guidelines
exist for these patients. We report on successful percutaneous endovascular stent-graft
treatment of an acute type B dissection accompanied by an intramural haematoma in
the ascending aorta as primary and sole form of treatment.
Cardiovascular surgery - thoracic surgery - aortic disease