The PETTICOAT Technique for Complicated Acute Stanford Type B Aortic Dissection Using a Tapered Self-Expanding Nitinol Device as Distal Uncovered Stent

摘要

Background: Provisional Extension To Induce Complete Attachment (PETTICOAT) technique has shown good results in the treatment of acute type B aortic dissections (ABAD). Usually, uncovered tubular stainless steel stents are used to promote distal true lumen reattachment.