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KMID : 0364020100430020194
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2010 Volume.43 No. 2 p.194 ~ p.198
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Delayed Diagnosis of Cardiac Tamponade That Was Caused by Intramural Hematoma of the Ascending Aorta -A case report-
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Hwang Yoo-Hwa
Song Suk-Won
Yi Gi-Jong
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Abstract
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Intramural hematoma of the aorta (IMH) is the precursor or a variant of a classic aortic dissection where hemorrhage occurs within the aorta wall in the absence of an initial intimal tear. IMH has a high rate of mortality and morbidity. The optimal therapy for IMH is uncertain, yet the involvement of the ascending aorta is usually considered as an indication for surgery due to the associated risk of rupture or cardiac tamponade. We report here on a case of a 71-year-old man who presented with syncope. Because of misdiagnosis, he underwent computed tomography (CT) after 5 hrs from arriving to the ER. Computed tomography of the aorta revealed intramural hematoma of the ascending aorta with cardiac tamponade. He also had vascular complications such as acute renal failure and visceral ischemia. We performed emergency graft replacement of the total arch and ascending aorta. He was discharged without complication on postoperative day 14.
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KEYWORD
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Aorta, surgery, Cardiac tamponade
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