Unexpected limited chronic dissection of the ascending aorta

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We report a rare case of a limited chronic dissection of the ascending aorta that was accidentally discovered at operation performed for severe aortic stenosis and moderate to severe dilatation of the ascending aorta. Preoperative investigations such as transoeso...

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Main Authors: Asta Angiolino, Terrini Alberto, Ascione Raimondo, Mangino Domenico, Zoffoli Giampaolo, Venturini Andrea, Angelini Gianni, Polesel Elvio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/3/1/49