Management of Lower Extremity Ischaemia During Type A Dissection Repair

INTRODUCTION: Type A aortic dissection can present with malperfusion syndrome. Lower limb ischaemia may resolve with repair of the dissection; however, the long duration of repair and/or persistent ischaemia may leave tissue at risk of necrosis with potential for substantial morbidity. REPORT: Here, the case of a 67 year old man who presented with a Type A aortic dissection with malperfusion of the lower extremities is described. The Vascular …