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Uncomplicated Type B Aortic Dissection: Challenges in Diagnosis and Categorization

  • Mohamad Bashir
  • , Sven Zcp Tan
  • , Matti Jubouri
  • , Joseph Coselli
  • , Edward P. Chen
  • , Idhrees Mohammed
  • , Bashi Velayudhan
  • , Parham Sadeghipour
  • , Christoph Nienaber
  • , Wael I. Awad
  • , Worawong Slisatkorn
  • , Randolph Wong
  • , Gabrielle Piffaretti
  • , Giovanni Mariscalco
  • , Damian M. Bailey
  • , Ian Williams
  • Velindre University NHS Trust
  • Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
  • Hull-York Medical School
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Duke University School of Medicine
  • SIMS Hospital
  • Iran University of Medical Sciences
  • Guys’ and St Thomas NHS Trust and King's College London
  • St Bartholomew's Hospital
  • Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • University of Insubria School of Medicine
  • Glenfield Hospital
  • University of South Wales
  • University Hospital of Wales

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Abstract

Background: Acute type B aortic dissection (TBAD) is a rare disease that is likely under-diagnosed in the UK. As a progressive, dynamic clinical entity, many patients initially diagnosed with uncomplicated TBAD deteriorate, developing end-organ malperfusion and aortic rupture (complicated TBAD). An evaluation of the binary approach to the diagnosis and categorisation of TBAD is needed. Methods: A narrative review of the risk factors predisposing patients to progression from unTBAD to coTBAD was undertaken. Results: Key high-risk features predispose the development of complicated TBAD, such as maximal aortic diameter > 40 mm and partial false lumen thrombosis. Conclusion: An appreciation of the factors that predispose to complicated TBAD would aid clinical decision-making surrounding TBAD.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)92-101
Number of pages10
JournalAnnals of Vascular Surgery
Volume94
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2023

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