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Dissection of proximal ascending thoracic aorta in Marfan disease Dissection of proximal ascending thoracic aorta in Marfan disease Dissection of proximal ascending thoracic aorta in Marfan disease
Adj. aortic

Segments

- aortic root
- thoracic aorta

  • ascending thoracic aorta
  • horizontal thoracic aorta
  • descending thoracic aorta

- abdominal aorta
- aortic bifurcation

Pathology

- aortic malformations

See also:

- aortic bifurcation
- vena cava

Videos

- Aorta (part 1) by Washington Deceit

- Aorta (part 2) (elastic fiber stain) by Washington Deceit

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