[Asymptomatic aortic dissection in a patient with aortic valve prosthesis].
The occurrence of iatrogenic aortic dissection after aortic valve replacement is uncommon, usually late, and exceptionally asymptomatic. We present here a case of dissecting aneurysm suspected by excessive mediastinal dilatation observed in the routine annual roentgenogram exam of a patient who has had an aortic valve prosthesis for thirteen years. The confirmation with other diagnostic methods and its successful surgical treatment are also described.
Sánchez Calle
J M
JM
Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Carlos Haya, Málaga.
Conejo
L
L
Gutiérrez de Loma
J
J
Barakat
S
S
Vivancos
R
R
Rubio
A
A
Urda
T
T
de Mora
M
M
Malpartida
F
F
D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D001021:Aortic Valve; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography
Disección aórtica asintomática en paciente con prótesis valvular aórtica.