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Aortic dissection, with rupture through ductus arteriosus into pulmonary artery.

Year: 1972

Type: article

Abstract: A unique case of dissecting aneurysm of the aorta is presented.The dissection spread via a ductus arteriosus to the pulmonary artery and formed a re-entry window at the junction of the main and left pulmonary arteries.Cardiac catheterization and angiocardiography confirmed the presence and approximate site of thefistula.Surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass was effective in closing it.The patient remains well I8 months later.

Source: Heart

DOI: 10.1136/hrt.34.4.428

Authors: C McCarthy, G H Dickson, E M Besterman, L L Bromley, A E Thompson

Institution: St Mary's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2052218947