title: [Clinical case of the month. Type A aortic dissection after valve replacement].
abstract: The risk for aortic dissection or further dilation of the ascending aorta exists after aortic valve replacement. We present a case of acute aortic dissection following replacement of the aortic valve. The management and treatment of dilated ascending aorta associated with aortic valve disease are reviewed and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Cardio-Vasculaire et Thoracique, CHU Sart Tilman.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tchana-Sato
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Radermecker
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Piérard
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Limet
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications