Aortic dissection in Indonesia male: 3 case report.

BACKGROUND

Aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening rare condition caused by a tear in the aortic wall which requires urgent surgery.

CASE PRESENTATION: 3 Indonesian males obtained a CT angiography (CTA) showing a picture of AD which was confirmed using the Stanford and De Bakey classification. The patient was successful in undergoing TEVAR and open-heart surgery which 2 patients survived and 1 patient died.

DISCUSSION: The speed of handling in AD is the key to successful management of AD supported by an understanding of the signs and symptoms and results of thoracoabdominal CTA.

CONCLUSION

The ability to interpret CTA results and understand AD sign symptoms is very helpful in minimizing mortality.