Full PETTICOAT in acute type B aortic dissection with patent false lumen may offer positive remodeling for the distal aorta.

Kenichi HashizumeMasanori HondaMitsuharu MoriToshiaki YagamiHidenobu TakakiTadashi MatsuokaKoki IkebataHiroaki KanayamaMasatoshi OhnoHideyuki Shimizu

Published in: General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery (2020)

This study suggests that the full PETTICOAT technique achieves better aortic remodeling compared to entry closure alone, and might lead to less reintervention.

Keyphrases

aortic dissection
minimally invasive
aortic valve
intensive care unit
drug induced