Ascending aortic dissection: look again before you leap.
Advances in imaging technology can provide a potentially more accurate, precise, and timely diagnosis. However, false-positive results, particularly when acute aortic pathology is being considered, can lead to unnecessary interventions. We present a case of a computed tomography scan that was false-positive for aortic dissection and highlight the importance of confirmatory studies.
Firstenberg
Michael S
MS
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA. michael.firstenberg@osumc.edu
Crestanello
Juan A
JA
Sai-Sudhakar
Chittoor B
CB
Sirak
John H
JH
Sun
Benjamin
B
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