Repair of acute type A aortic dissection associated with temporal arteritis

Ann Thorac Surg. 2003 Nov;76(5):1717-8. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(03)00695-7.

Abstract

The most common predisposing factor for aortic dissection is hypertension. Dissection is also seen in primary aortic diseases, including those that involve aortic inflammation. We report a case of successful repair of an acute type A aortic dissection in a patient with a history of temporal arteritis and pathologic evidence of giant cell aortitis. The literature concerning the association of aortic dissection and temporal arteritis is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / pathology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / complications
  • Aortic Dissection / pathology*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass / methods
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / complications
  • Giant Cell Arteritis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Thoracotomy / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods*