[Dissecting aortic aneurysm at Marfan syndrome--case report]

Rozhl Chir. 2007 Jul;86(7):359-62.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

The authors present the case report of a Marfan syndrome patient with aneurysm of ascending, dissecting aneurysm of descending and abdominal aorta. Ascending aorta replacement with aortic valve sparing procedure was performed at first surgery. Later on descending and abdominal aorta were replaced. The patient was reoperated because of a chylus collection in retroperitoneal space. Three months following surgery the patient is completely recovered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications*
  • Radiography