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Sanjay Theodore1, Karthik Vaidyanathan, Byalal Raghavendrarao Jagannath

  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Frontier Lifeline, Dr KM Cherian Heart Foundation, Mogappair, Chennai, India. sanjayawake@gmail.com

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Aortic dissection was initially suspected in a teen with shortness of breath and fever. Surgery revealed severe aortic inflammation and thickening, not dissection, leading to valve replacement and bypass grafting.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • A 17-year-old female presented with exertional dyspnea and fever.
  • Previous imaging suggested acute type I aortic dissection, severe aortic regurgitation, and aortic root abscess.

Observation:

  • Intraoperative findings contradicted the diagnosis of aortic dissection.
  • Severe aortic thickening and inflammation were observed.
  • Aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting were performed.

Findings:

  • Absence of aortic dissection despite initial diagnosis.
  • Confirmation of severe aortic wall inflammation and thickening.
  • Successful aortic valve replacement and left internal thoracic artery to left anterior descending artery graft placement.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of intraoperative assessment to confirm diagnoses.
  • Underscores potential challenges in diagnosing aortic pathologies with imaging alone.
  • Emphasizes the need to rule out aortic dissection and coronary ostial stenosis during cardiac surgery.