Nontraumatic localized dehiscence of the proximal ascending aorta through an aortic valve commissure

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Andrew E Newcomb, Michael A Rowland

Abstract

Acute dissection of the ascending aorta is a life-threatening condition that requires timely recognition and management. Here we describe an unusual variant of acute dissection involving a localized tear in the proximal ascending aorta through the commissure of the left and noncoronary cusps of the aortic valve causing aortic regurgitation.

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May 6, 2008·The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery·Toshihiro FukuiShuichiro Takanashi
Aug 25, 2009·The Annals of Thoracic Surgery·Yuki OkamotoHidenori Inoue
Dec 23, 2011·Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery : Official Journal of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia·Mamoru MunakataYuichi Ono

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