Dissection of the aorta complicated by aorto-pulmonary fistula

Authors
Leborgne, L Trojette, F Jarry, G Touati, G Otmani, A Hermida, JS Tribouilloy, C Remond, A Rey, JL Quiret, JC
Citation
L. Leborgne et al., Dissection of the aorta complicated by aorto-pulmonary fistula, ARCH MAL C, 94(7), 2001, pp. 743-746
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ARCHIVES DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DES VAISSEAUX
ISSN journal
00039683 → ACNP
Volume
94
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
743 - 746
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9683(200107)94:7<743:DOTACB>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The authors report the case of chronic dissection of the aorta presenting w ith congestive cardiac failure. The diagnosis was made for the first time b y transoesophageal echocardiography which showed both the dissection of the aorta and its fistulalisation into the pulmonary artery. Aortography confi rmed the diagnosis. The patient underwent surgery which consisted of suture of the fistula and replacement of the ascending aorta with a prosthetic tube. The outcome was favourable after 8 months' follow-up.