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KMID : 0882419930440020279
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Korean Journal of Medicine
1993 Volume.44 No. 2 p.279 ~ p.283
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A Case of Dissecting Aneurysm of Descending Aorta in a Patient with Marfan's Syndrome
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김응진/문태호/조철호/고광곤/조상균/김삼수/김문환/진성훈
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Abstract
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ost of the patients with Marfan's syndrome are affected by cardiovascular complications
which is responsible for the patient's reduced life expectancy. So, to prevent catastrophic
event, surgical correction of dilated aorta, dissecting aortic aneurysm or incompetent valve is
often indicated. The cardiovascular complication can occur on any large vascular system and
multiple lesions and recurrences are not rare.
Case : 36-year-old female with Marfan's syndrome was admitted due to suddenly
developed back pain. She was performed modified Bentall's operation 4 years earlier due to
ascending aortic aneurysm and aortic regurgitation as complications of Marfan's syndrome.
The aortography and abdominal ultrasonography revealed dissecting aneurysm t descending
thoracic and abdominal aorta without compromised major branches. The patient was
managed conservatively and was able to discharge without any serious promblems.
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