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Complicated Postpartum Type B Aortic Dissection and Endovascular Repair.

Authors :
Rosenberger, Laura H.
Adams, Joshua D.
Kern, John A.
Tracci, Margaret C.
Angle, J. Fritz
Cherry, Kenneth J.
Source :
Obstetrics & Gynecology. Feb2012, Vol. 119 Issue 2 part 2, p480-483. 4p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on the occurrence of Type B aortic dissection and endovascular repair during the postpartum period of a pregnant woman. They discuss the case of a woman who suffered from an acute, complicated type B aortic dissection which was treated with endovascular stent graft placement. They describe the efficiency of endovascular repair as an option in treating this complication with reduced maternal and fetal mortality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00297844
Volume :
119
Issue :
2 part 2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
71425428
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3182390622