BD50.0
Thoracic aortic dissection, ascending aorta dissection and propagation beyond arch
Dissecção da aorta torácica, dissecção da aorta ascendente e propagação além do arco
CategoryDefinition
This occurs when a tear in the inner wall of the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta, forcing the layers apart: ascending aorta dissection and propagation beyond arch.
Subcategories (3)
BD50.00Thoracic aortic dissection, ascending aorta dissection and propagation beyond arch with perforationBD50.01Thoracic aortic dissection, ascending aorta dissection and propagation beyond arch with ruptureBD50.02Thoracic aortic dissection, ascending aorta dissection and propagation beyond arch without mention of perforation or rupture