Aortic Arch Anatomy in Candidates for Aortic Arch Repair.

Detailed knowledge of aortic anatomy is necessary before new prostheses can be developed. Our aim was to provide a thorough analysis of aortic arch anatomy in patients who are potential candidates for arch repair. Patients' charts were screened between 2001 and 2019 for all those with a dissection or aneurysm involving aortic arch.

Prevalence of type III arch configuration in patients with type B aortic dissection.

Objectives: Type III aortic arch configuration consistently presents anatomical and biomechanical characteristics which have been associated with an increased risk of type B aortic dissection (TBD). Our aim was to investigate the prevalence of type III arch in patients with TBD and type B intramural haematoma (IMH-B).

Methods: A multicentre retrospective analysis was performed on patients with TBD and IMH-B observed between 2002 and 2017.