Evolving Technologies for the Treatment of Type B Aortic Dissections—A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

ABSTRACT Uncomplicated type B aortic dissections have been traditionally treated with anti-impulse therapy. We present an interesting case of a 63-year-old male who presented with an uncomplicated type B aortic dissection, who within a week represented with a rupture and was successfully treated with endovascular therapy. Given enlightening data on the use of endovascular therapy of type B aortic dissection, we also give a brief review of new and emerging technologies.