Why the study?
Do acute-phase factors (maximum aortic diameter ≥40 mm and patent false lumen) predict chronic-phase aortic enlargement in patients with uncomplicated type B acute aortic dissection?
Population
101 patients with type B acute aortic dissection who had no complications during the acute phase
Comparison
Maximum aortic diameter of ≥40 mm and a patent… vs Maximum aortic diameter of <40 mm and a closed…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
up to 10 years
Authors
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High-risk features stratify enlargement risk in uncomplicated type B dissection; leaves open whether early intervention improves outcomes.
Do acute-phase factors (maximum aortic diameter ≥40 mm and patent false lumen) predict chronic-phase aortic enlargement in patients with uncomplicated type B acute aortic dissection?
Patients with uncomplicated type B acute aortic dissection who have a maximum aortic diameter ≥40 mm and a patent false lumen are at high risk for chronic-phase aortic enlargement and may benefit from earlier surgical intervention.
Marui et al. (1999) studied this question.
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