Prague Med. Rep. 2024, 125, 130-137

https://doi.org/10.14712/23362936.2024.11

A Severe and Fatal Type A Aortic Dissection in an Adult with a Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot

Manuela Montatore1, Federica Masino1, Vincenzo Signorile2, Marina Balbino1, Ruggiero Tupputi3, Giuseppe Guglielmi1,3,4

1Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Foggia, Italy
2Cardiology Unit, Anthea Hospital, Bari, Italy
3Radiology Unit, “Dimiccoli” Hospital, Barletta, Italy
4Radiology Unit, “IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” Hospital, San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy

Received January 30, 2024
Accepted May 7, 2024

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