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Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85:1782-1784. doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.11.005
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Ascending Aortic Dissection: Look Again Before You Leap

Michael S. Firstenberg, MD*, Juan A. Crestanello, MD, Chittoor B. Sai-Sudhakar, MBBS, John H. Sirak, MD, Benjamin Sun, MD

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Accepted for publication November 2, 2007.

* Address correspondence to Dr Firstenberg, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, North Doan Hall, 8th Floor, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210 (Email: michael.firstenberg{at}osumc.edu).

Advances in imaging technology can provide a potentially more accurate, precise, and timely diagnosis. However, false-positive results, particularly when acute aortic pathology is being considered, can lead to unnecessary interventions. We present a case of a computed tomography scan that was false-positive for aortic dissection and highlight the importance of confirmatory studies.




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