title: Aortic dissection.
abstract: Acute and chronic aortic dissection is described in terms of diagnostics, surgical indications and present day operative treatment. The need for prompt decision making and intervention is highlighted. The results to be expected from surgery are outlined.
authors.affiliation: DIV Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Germany. hgborstgmx.net
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Borst
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans