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Delayed visceral ischemia induced by type B aortic dissection.

Soki Kurumisawa¹, Akira Sugaya¹, Hirohiko Akutsu¹

¹Division of Cardiovascular Surgery Jichi Medical University Shimotsuke Japan.

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|November 11, 2017

Summary

Sudden abdominal pain after type B aortic dissection indicated emergency surgery. Prompt fenestration of the abdominal aorta prevented organ failure, highlighting the importance of monitoring lab results for timely intervention.

Keywords:

acute aortic dissection aortic fenestration visceral ischemia

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Acute Aortic Syndromes

Background:

Type B acute aortic dissection can lead to visceral malperfusion.
Accurate diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Monitoring of laboratory findings is essential for assessing disease progression.

Observation:

A 56-year-old man presented with severe abdominal pain 13 days post-dissection.
Computed tomography revealed type B aortic dissection with true lumen compromise.
Reduced blood flow to celiac, superior mesenteric, and renal arteries was noted.
Rapidly worsening transaminase levels indicated visceral compromise.

Findings:

Emergency fenestration of the abdominal aorta was performed.
The patient recovered successfully without organ failure.
Serial laboratory monitoring guided the decision for emergent surgery.

Implications:

Early recognition of visceral malperfusion in type B aortic dissection is critical.
Fenestration can be a life-saving intervention for acute aortic dissection complications.
Close monitoring of laboratory parameters is key to optimizing surgical timing and patient outcomes.