DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2017.00002
Authored or co-authored by Dr. Mohamad El Haress
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Clinical background
Iatrogenic ascending aortic dissection during percutaneous coronary intervention is exceptionally rare but potentially fatal. The report describes an acute type A dissection with intramural hematoma arising during elective coronary stenting.
Publication identifier: DOI 10.3389/fsurg.2017.00002.
Case and management
The patient was transferred urgently for surgical repair. Management included replacement of the affected ascending aorta together with coronary revascularization, followed by successful recovery.
Publication identifier: DOI 10.3389/fsurg.2017.00002.
Clinical relevance
The case highlights careful catheter manipulation, immediate recognition of aortic injury, and treatment decisions based on hemodynamic stability and the extent of aortic involvement.
Publication identifier: DOI 10.3389/fsurg.2017.00002.
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