PMC9975987_01
Aortic evaluation by TEE showing flap image (arrowhead) in the thoracic aorta distal to the emergence of the left subclavian artery.. TEE: transesophageal echocardiography
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FIG1
Figure 1 and Videos 1-2 show a Type B aortic dissection starting at the level of the aortic arch and extending itself at least throughout the thoracic aorta.
Descending aorta by TEE.. The aortic dissection flap separates the true and false lumen. The true lumen is smaller due to compression by the false lumen.. TEE: transesophageal echocardiography. Aortic dissection by TEE.. Evaluation of type B aortic dissection using color Doppler. The smaller cavity, which is filled by the color Doppler, corresponds to the true lumen.. TEE: transesophageal echocardiography. Abdominal MRI with gadolinium enhancement.. MRI sequence imaging showing the extension of the aortic dissection.. MRI sequence of the entrance tear of the aortic dissection.
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VID1
An MRI was then performed to assess the extent of the dissection and the vascular compromise of the viscera (Figures 2-3; Videos 3-4).
MRI with gadolinium enhancement showing a flap (arrowhead) at the beginning of the descending aorta.
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FIG2
An MRI was then performed to assess the extent of the dissection and the vascular compromise of the viscera (Figures 2-3; Videos 3-4).