Aortic Dissection Open Repair
If you need surgery to repair an aortic dissection, you’re in skilled, experienced hands at Lehigh Valley Health Network. We are the third largest heart program in Pennsylvania and are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for heart care and heart surgery. Our board-certified surgeons, assisted by nurses and support staff who specialize in heart care, use the latest surgical devices and techniques.
During surgery to repair an aortic dissection, a large incision will usually be made in the chest. Your surgeon will reconstruct the aorta and prevent blood from entering the aortic wall. A tube, called a stent-graft, can be placed inside your aorta to eliminate pressure on the weakened area and prevent it from bursting or rupturing.
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