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Post operatory images after ascending aortic substitution with tubular graft on the left. Residual aortic dissection through descending thoracic and abdominal aorta can be seen. Renal perfusion detail in the square below is added. Mesenteric perfusion from the true lumen can be noticed.
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CT scan performed before discharge showed aortic valve in place, aortic bulb of 42 mm, a stable aortic arch dissection extending to the descending thoracic and abdominal aorta as well as the iliac arteries, with visceral perfusion through true lumen [Fig. 1].
A Pre-Operatory CT scan- aortic valve replacement. B Follow up CT scan, 10 years from aortic dissection.
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Pre-operatory assessment was integrated with CT scan [Fig. 2]. Aortic bulb was stable in its diameters on CT scan follow up [Fig. 2] No indication for further surgical treatment has been reached up until now.