A Case of Hemolytic Anemia Caused by a Kinked Graft after Surgery for Acute Aortic Dissection

Key Points

• Hemolytic anemia detected in a 63-year-old male after surgery for acute aortic dissection, indicating a complication from the procedure.
• Blood tests revealed anemia and elevated LDH levels, showing that the kinked graft was causing destructive effects on red blood cells.
• Surgical revision was necessary after CT scans indicated a kink in the graft, leading to successful correction and no further anemia post-surgery.
• Complications included aortic valve insufficiency and patent foramen ovale, requiring additional surgical interventions during re-operation.