False Lumen Embolization to Treat Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair of Type B Aortic Dissection

Conclusion: This case demonstrates an unusual, potentially fatal postoperative complication of endovascular treatment of type B aortic dissections successfully treated with an innovative endovascular solution.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - November 19, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Mendes, B. C., Oderich, G. S., Erben, Y., Reed, N. R., Pruthi, R. K. Tags: Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair Source Type: research