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Review
. 2009;5(1):53-63.
Epub 2009 Apr 8.

Current management of type B aortic dissection

T Paul Tran  1 , Ali Khoynezhad
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Review

Current management of type B aortic dissection

T Paul Tran et al. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2009.

Abstract

Acute aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. In this article, the authors review basic biology of the aorta and aortic dissection, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, emergency stabilization measures, and the latest surgical approach for type B dissection.

Keywords: acute aortic dissection; aorta; diagnosis; management; review.

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Figures

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Figure 1
Layers of aortic wall.
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Figure 2
Aortic dissection. Actual specimen (A) and intravascular imaging (B) show both the true and false lumen.
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Figure 3A
Debakey classification.
Figure 3B
Figure 3B
Stanford classification of aortic dissection. Stanford type A includes dissections that involve the ascending aorta, arch, and descending thoracic aorta. Stanford type B includes dissections that originate in the descending (and thoracoabdominal) aorta, regardless of any retrograde involvement of the arch.
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Figure 4
Computer tomography with enhanced contrast showing type B dissection.
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Figure 5
Intravascular imaging of aortic dissection.
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