Brown-Sequard syndrome following acute type A aortic dissection repair

A 50-year-old female was referred urgently following an abrupt onset of intense chest pain. Her family history revealed incidences of aortic dissection in her father and older brother. Upon examination, she was neurologically intact, and maintained hemodynamic stability. Computed tomography angiography revealed acute type A aortic dissection devoid of malperfusion syndrome. Transthoracic echocardiography indicated normal left ventricular function without significant valvular issues. An emergency total aortic arch replacement was successfully conducted, employing hypothermic circulatory arrest and selective antegrade cerebral perfusion.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Communication to the Editor Source Type: research