Case Report: Surgical treatment of type B aortic dissection in an adult with double aortic arch
2024
Surgical Treatment of Type B Aortic Dissection in an Adult with Double Aortic Arch
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Luo Chong, Bian Longrong, Liang Weitao, Wu Zhong
Primary Institution: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Conclusion
The TEVAR procedure is an effective and less invasive treatment for patients with double aortic arch complicated by type B aortic dissection.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had recurrent chest and back pain for over a month.
- Computed tomography angiography indicated a double aortic arch anomaly with localized dissection of the descending aorta.
- Follow-up CTA scans showed that the aortic stent was well-positioned with no visible primary lesion.
- The patient reported complete resolution of chest pain and no difficulties with swallowing or breathing.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special procedure to fix a woman's heart problem caused by a rare double aortic arch, and she felt better afterward.
Methodology
A thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) procedure was performed after comprehensive preoperative evaluation.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 43-year-old female patient.
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