Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3025247 Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2014 9 Pages PDF
Abstract

Intramural hematoma is the most enigmatic of the 3 lethal entities comprising acute aortic syndrome. Despite being identified almost 100 years ago, there is considerable controversy surrounding the definition, etiology, management, and the very existence of intramural hematoma. The following review outlines these controversies and discusses their effect on management strategies.

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