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Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery

Volume  5, Issue 4, Oct-Dec 2019, Pages 183-186
 

Case Report

Transthoracic Endovascular Repair: Alternative Treatment for Type B Aortic Dissection

N Simiyu, AK Gikonyo, C Sempele, S Panchal, I Adembesa, P Ponoth,

1 Cardiothoracic Registrar, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi 00202, Kenya. 2 Cardiologist, 3Radiologist, 4,5 Cardiac Anesthetist, 6 Cardiothoracic Surgeon, The Karen Hospital, Langata Road-Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/jcms.2454.7123.5419.4

Abstract

Background: Type B aortic dissections have historically been treated with best medical therapy. Surgical repair is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In East Africa there are a limited number of surgeons who are able to successfully operate on Type B aortic dissections. Method: We present four cases that were managed by Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR). The outcomes were acceptable with no mortalities and in-hospital stay of less than one week. Conclusion: TEVAR is now considered the standard of treatment for type B aortic dissections and should be considered in patients with suitable anatomy.

 


Keywords : Aortic Dissection; Thoracic endovascular aortic repair; TEVAR; Hypertension.
Corresponding Author : AK Gikonyo