In this report we present a 43-year-old male with achondroplastic dwarfism who presented with acute Type A aortic dissection with aortic insufficiency. The patient underwent successful Bentall and hemiarch repair. Anesthetic, perfusion-related, and surgical planning and execution are presented.

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