Background: We intended to outline the pathological changes and the etiology of the
ascending aortic dilatation, based on the histopathological findings in patients who received …

Aims Dilation of the ascending aorta (AA) is often asymptomatic until a life-threatening
dissection or rupture occurs. An overall increase in the use of thoracic imaging has enabled …

OBJECTIVES: For a moderately dilated ascending aorta (diameter 35–54 mm), current
guidelines recommend continuous annual or semi-annual examinations with computed …

Background The treatment of dilatation of the ascending aorta associated with aortic valve
disease is still controversial. Replacement of ascending aorta and aortic valve with a …

A 57-year-old man who had aortic insufficiency with mild dilatation (36 mm) of the ascending
aorta but no evidence of aortic wall degeneration, developed acute dissection of the …

Background Patients with dilated ascending aorta require surgical correction due to
increased risk for aortic dissection and/or rupture. However, there is a controversy whether …

Objectives To explore the risk factors, growth rate and outcomes of ascending aortic (AA)
dilatation in patients scheduled for imaging follow-up. Methods This retrospective study …

The most common reason for ascending aorta resection is an aneurysm or dissection. Aortic
dissection is a life-threatening condition in which an aneurysm is a crucial risk factor. The …

Aortic root dilation has been previously reported to be associated with aortic stenosis (AS),
but data to support this statement are scarce. The dimensions of the aortic root were …

Background The reduction ascending aortoplasty in patients with an aortic ectasia/dilatation
is a common procedure during concomitant cardiac operations. Aim of the follow up study …