2022
DOI: 10.1177/15385744221109037
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Complete Aortic Replacement in a Patient With Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

Abstract: Background: LDS is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disease. It is a rare multi-systemic disorder with serious vascular impact. Case report: We report a case of a 38-year-old male with Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) suffering from major aortic complications. The disease initially manifested itself as a type A aortic dissection, successfully treated by open ascending aorta replacement. Ten days later, the patient developed an uncomplicated type B dissection. During follow up, the patient became symptomatic i… Show more

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