The case of an acute thoracic aorta dissection in the patient with Marphan syndrome

Autor: Mirosław Dziekiewicz, Marek Maruszyński, Olgierd Rowiński, Romana Bogusławska-Walecka, Adam Witkowski, Rafał Maciąg
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Kardiologia Polska. 71:738-740
ISSN: 1897-4279
0022-9032
DOI: 10.5603/kp.2013.0162
Popis: 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.
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