BD50.2

Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation

Dissecção da aorta descendente e propagação distal

Definition

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, and distal propagation.

Subcategories (3)

BD50.20Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation with perforation BD50.21Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation with rupture BD50.22Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation without mention of perforation or rupture

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