Aortic Dissection
Type B Aortic Dissection — Endovascular Treatment
Stent-graft treatment of dissection in the descending aorta.
What it is
Endovascular treatment of type B dissection uses a stent-graft to cover the entry tear in the descending aorta, redirecting blood flow into the true channel. It is used both in emergencies (complicated dissection) and electively to prevent later aneurysm growth and complications.
When it’s recommended
- Complicated type B dissection (malperfusion, rupture, pain)
- Selected uncomplicated dissections at risk of later growth
- Anatomy suitable for stent-graft coverage
How it’s performed
Every plan is individualized and reviewed by our multidisciplinary aortic team.
Urgent or planned CT angiography
A stent-graft covers the primary entry tear
Flow is redirected to the true lumen, branches preserved
Close imaging follow-up tracks aortic remodeling
Recovery & follow-up
Recovery depends on whether treatment is urgent or elective; all patients enter a structured surveillance imaging program.
Why the Baylor Medicine Center for Aortic Surgery
Complex aortic care is safest in experienced hands. Dr. Oderich and the Center bring more than 7,000 open and endovascular aortic repairs of experience, advanced imaging, and a multidisciplinary team to every case.
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