Anatomical evolution of residual type B aortic dissections and associated prognostic factors: One year results of the prospective follow-up in an expert center

The risk of reintervention after a type A aortic dissection, directly related to the evolution of the type B residual dissection (TBD), is estimated between 10 and 25%. The follow-up of these patients is difficult, with a significant number of lost to follow up in observational studies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the one-year rates of aneurysmal evolution and reintervention on the distal aorta and the associated criteria of poor prognosis in patients presenting a residual TBD.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - September 27, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Marine Gaudry, Meghann Ejargue, Alizee Porto, Virgile Omnes, Mariangela de Masi, Sonia Bolomey, Vlad Gariboldi, Laury Leveille, Raphael Soler, Pierre-Antoine Barral, Alexis Jacquier, Laurence Bal, Philippe Piquet Source Type: research