Stent grafting for aortic dissection

We report the successful treatment of a patient with Stanford type B aortic dissection, "thrombosed" type with ulcer-like projections, by insertion of a stent-graft. The false lumen completely disappeared within 1 year after surgery. This maturing procedure is promising in the treatment of...

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Published in:The Japanese journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 1999-04, Vol.47 (4), p.178-181
Main Authors: Machii, M, Nishimaki, H, Isobe, Y, Imai, H, Lin, Z B, Yoshimura, H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm, Dissecting - therapy
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - therapy
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Stents
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Summary:We report the successful treatment of a patient with Stanford type B aortic dissection, "thrombosed" type with ulcer-like projections, by insertion of a stent-graft. The false lumen completely disappeared within 1 year after surgery. This maturing procedure is promising in the treatment of thrombosed, aggravated aortic dissection.
ISSN:1344-4964
1863-2092
DOI:10.1007/BF03217966