title: [Modern treatment of type B dissections].
abstract: Rapid classification is essential in the management of aortic dissections, as Type A dissections require surgery, while the optimal treatment of Type B dissections is controversial. Medical treatment with antihypertensive medication and analgesics has so far been the main treatment of uncomplicated Type B dissections, while surgery has been reserved for complications and persistent pain in spite of medical treatment. Endovascular techniques are less invasive than open repair and show promising early results.
authors.affiliation: Karkirurgisk Afdeling B, Gentofte Hospital, DK-2900 Hellerup. klitfod@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Lotte
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Klitfod
authors.forename: Niels
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Baekgaard
authors.forename: Sven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Just
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Skøtt
authors.forename: Leif Panduro
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Jensen
mesh_terms: D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D015607:Stents; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents