Non-ischaemic intramyocardial dissection following total arch replacement

Makoto Wakatabe1, Sohsyu Kotani1, Yoshito Inoue1

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hiratsuka City Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan.

Summary

Intramyocardial dissection (ID) is a rare left ventricular disorder. This case report details successful surgical repair of a non-ischemic ID and resulting aneurysm, preventing rupture.