Dissected saccular aneurysms of the ascending aorta.

Published in: Clinical case reports (2019)

This report highlights the need for distinction between saccular and fusiform aortic aneurysms, considering the high risk of rupture of saccular aneurysms. The management of dissected saccular aneurysms involves elective replacement of the dissected aorta while preserving the aortic valve.

Keyphrases

aortic valve
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
aortic valve replacement
aortic stenosis
pulmonary artery
patients undergoing
aortic dissection
pulmonary hypertension
heart failure