Vol 71, No 7 (2013)
Case studies
Published online: 2013-07-17
The case of an acute thoracic aorta dissection in the patient with Marphan syndrome
DOI: 10.5603/KP.2013.0162
Kardiol Pol 2013;71(7):738-740.
Abstract
Acute thoracic aorta dissection is one the most dangerous pathology of aorta. If left untreated, is associated with high mortality.
Early diagnosis and proper treatment improves outcomes. Miniinvasive procedures give the opportunity to plan the
hybrid approach. In this way, all the advantages and opportunities of chosen methods can be used, minimising their complications.
Multidisciplinary cooperation during the whole process of treatment, including out-patient care is crutial. Doing so
creates the optimal conditions for the treatment by reducing operative trauma and improving the quality of life.
Early diagnosis and proper treatment improves outcomes. Miniinvasive procedures give the opportunity to plan the
hybrid approach. In this way, all the advantages and opportunities of chosen methods can be used, minimising their complications.
Multidisciplinary cooperation during the whole process of treatment, including out-patient care is crutial. Doing so
creates the optimal conditions for the treatment by reducing operative trauma and improving the quality of life.
Keywords: acute aortic dissectionMarphan syndromeendovascular interventionshybrid procedures