Intimal dehiscence during endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic dissection

Int J Cardiol. 2007 Jan 2;114(1):e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.05.056. Epub 2006 Aug 10.

Abstract

Endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic pathology has become a valuable alternative therapeutic option to open surgery, however complications both during implantation and the postoperative period may occur. In this case report we present an intimal dehiscence during endovascular procedure. Diagnosis was made by transoesophageal echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents*
  • Tunica Intima / injuries*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / adverse effects