Publications by authors named "Westley T Manske"
Am J Case Rep
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- A 37-year-old woman with undiagnosed Marfan syndrome presented with acute aortic dissection at 39 weeks of pregnancy, highlighting the risks associated with the condition during pregnancy.
- Initial tests didn’t reveal the problem, but deterioration led to an emergency cesarean section and aortic repair, followed by complications that required further surgery.
- Genetic testing confirmed the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome, emphasizing the need for multidisciplinary management in similar high-risk cases during pregnancy.
