title: Type A Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy: Two Operations Yielding Five Healthy Patients.
abstract: Type A aortic dissection in pregnancy is a rare, life-threatening condition with a higher incidence in patients with connective tissue diseases. Mortality is high, reflecting the challenges of protecting both maternal and fetal well-being. We discuss two pregnancies complicated by aortic dissection, including one twin pregnancy, and describe the successful aortic repair immediately following Caesarean section. A total of three healthy neonates were delivered. The challenging management and implications of this precarious condition are explored in the context of these cases.
authors.affiliation: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom;
authors.forename: Thomas H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Jovic
authors.affiliation: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom;
authors.forename: Tariq
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aboelmagd
authors.affiliation: Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Ganesh
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ramalingham
authors.affiliation: Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.affiliation: Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Samer A M
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Nashef
keywords: Aortic aneurysm; Aortic dissection; Pregnancy; Surgery