TY - JOUR AU - Sartipy, Ulrik AU - Malmstedt, Jonas AU - Holm, Peter AU - Öwall, Anders AU - Dellgren, Göran PY - 2006/08/07 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Aorto-Carotid Bypass for Cerebral Malperfusion after Aortic Dissection Surgery: A Case Report JF - The Heart Surgery Forum JA - HSF VL - 9 IS - 6 SE - DO - 10.1532/HSF982.0061029 UR - https://journal.hsforum.com/index.php/HSF/article/view/539 SP - E818-E819 AB - Malperfusion syndrome may complicate the postoperative course in patients who have undergone surgery for aortic dissection. In these cases, open surgery or endovascular intervention may be required. We present a case of postoperative onset of intermittent severe neurological symptoms after surgery for type A aortic dissection. Progressive dissection of the carotid arteries was diagnosed, and treatment options were discussed. A successful aorto-carotid bypass was performed by cardiac and vascular surgeons in collaboration. All neurological symptoms were completely resolved. We advocate a high degree of vigilance for signs of cerebral malperfusion in the intensive care unit. Early intervention can result in a successful outcome, as illustrated by this case report. ER -