A Case of Aortic Dissection With Fistula From Aorta to Right Ventricle
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Aorto-right ventricular fistula is a very rare complication of aortic dissection. We report a case of acute aortic dissection extending into the right ventricle as documented by echocardiography. The patient survived after successful surgical repair.
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