Significance of recurrent pain in acute type B aortic dissection

Among 53 patients with initially uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissecti on, recurrent pain alone did not predict complications or adverse outcome. These data suggest that in the absence of evidence of clinical or radiograp hic complications, the course of patients with recurrent discomfort after t ype B aortic dissection may be more benign than previously thought, and tha t symptoms of recurrent pain alone map not necessarily be an indication fur urgent aortic surgery.