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==Classification==
==Classification==
Aortic dissection can be classified into four types.  DeBakey and Daily (Stanford) systems are the commonly used systems to classify aortic dissection.<ref name="Nienaber-2003">{{Cite journal  | last1 = Nienaber | first1 = CA. | last2 = Eagle | first2 = KA. | title = Aortic dissection: new frontiers in diagnosis and management: Part I: from etiology to diagnostic strategies. | journal = Circulation | volume = 108 | issue = 5 | pages = 628-35 | month = Aug | year = 2003 | doi = 10.1161/01.CIR.0000087009.16755.E4 | PMID = 12900496 }}</ref><ref name="Tsai-2005">{{Cite journal  | last1 = Tsai | first1 = TT. | last2 = Nienaber | first2 = CA. | last3 = Eagle | first3 = KA. | title = Acute aortic syndromes. | journal = Circulation | volume = 112 | issue = 24 | pages = 3802-13 | month = Dec | year = 2005 | doi = 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.105.534198 | PMID = 16344407 }}</ref><ref name="DEBAKEY-1965">{{Cite journal  | last1 = DEBAKEY | first1 = ME. | last2 = HENLY | first2 = WS. | last3 = COOLEY | first3 = DA. | last4 = MORRIS | first4 = GC. | last5 = CRAWFORD | first5 = ES. | last6 = BEALL | first6 = AC. | title = SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF DISSECTING ANEURYSMS OF THE AORTA. | journal = J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg | volume = 49 | issue =  | pages = 130-49 | month = Jan | year = 1965 | doi =  | PMID = 14261867 }}</ref><ref name="Daily-1970">{{Cite journal  | last1 = Daily | first1 = PO. | last2 = Trueblood | first2 = HW. | last3 = Stinson | first3 = EB. | last4 = Wuerflein | first4 = RD. | last5 = Shumway | first5 = NE. | title = Management of acute aortic dissections. | journal = Ann Thorac Surg | volume = 10 | issue = 3 | pages = 237-47 | month = Sep | year = 1970 | doi =  | PMID = 5458238 }}</ref>
===DeBakey Classification System===
===DeBakey Classification System===
The DeBakey system is an [[anatomy|anatomical]] description of the [[aortic]] dissection. It categorizes the dissection based on where the original [[intima]]l tear is located and the extent of the dissection (localized to either the [[ascending aorta]] or [[descending aorta]], or involves both the [[ascending aorta|ascending]] and [[descending aorta]].<ref>DeBakey ME, Henly WS, Cooley DA, Morris GC Jr, Crawford ES, Beall AC Jr. Surgical management of dissecting aneurysms of the aorta. ''J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg'' 1965;49:130-49. PMID 14261867.</ref>
The DeBakey system is an [[anatomy|anatomical]] description of the [[aortic]] dissection. It categorizes the dissection based on where the original [[intima]]l tear is located and the extent of the dissection (localized to either the [[ascending aorta]] or [[descending aorta]], or involves both the [[ascending aorta|ascending]] and [[descending aorta]].<ref>DeBakey ME, Henly WS, Cooley DA, Morris GC Jr, Crawford ES, Beall AC Jr. Surgical management of dissecting aneurysms of the aorta. ''J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg'' 1965;49:130-49. PMID 14261867.</ref>
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*''Type II'' – Originates in and is confined to the [[ascending aorta]].
*''Type II'' – Originates in and is confined to the [[ascending aorta]].
*''Type III'' – Originates in [[descending aorta]], rarely extends [[proximal]]ly.
*''Type III'' – Originates in [[descending aorta]], rarely extends [[proximal]]ly.
:*'''Type III A''': Restricted till the descending [[thoracic aorta]]
:*'''Type III B''': Dissection extending below the [[diaphragm]]


[[Chronic]] dissection is almost twice as common in patients with type III (45%) when compared with type I (24%) and type II dissection (27%).
[[Chronic]] dissection is almost twice as common in patients with type III (45%) when compared with type I (24%) and type II dissection (27%).
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[[Image:AoDissekt scheme StanfordB.png|left|thumb|Dissection of the [[descending aorta|aorta descendens]] (3), which starts from the left [[subclavian artery]], reaching to the [[abdominal aorta]] (4). [[ascending aorta|Aorta ascendens]] (1) and [[aortic arch]] (2) are not involved.]]
[[Image:AoDissekt scheme StanfordB.png|left|thumb|Dissection of the [[descending aorta|aorta descendens]] (3), which starts from the left [[subclavian artery]], reaching to the [[abdominal aorta]] (4). [[ascending aorta|Aorta ascendens]] (1) and [[aortic arch]] (2) are not involved.]]
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===Classification based on the Proximity===
#'''Proximal''': [[Ascending aorta|Ascending aortic]] involvement
#'''Distal''': [[Descending aorta|Descending aortic]] involvement distal to [[left subclavian artery]]
===Classification by the Time of Onset===
#'''Acute''': Onset within 2 weeks of onset of pain
#'''Subacute''': Onset within 2-6 weeks of onset of pain
#'''Chronic''': Onset within 6 weeks of pain.


== References ==
== References ==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Overview

Several different classification systems have been used to describe aortic dissections. The systems commonly in use are either based on either the anatomy of the dissection (proximal, distal) or the duration of onset of symptoms (acute, chronic) prior to presentation.

Classification

Aortic dissection can be classified into four types. DeBakey and Daily (Stanford) systems are the commonly used systems to classify aortic dissection.[1][2][3][4]

DeBakey Classification System

The DeBakey system is an anatomical description of the aortic dissection. It categorizes the dissection based on where the original intimal tear is located and the extent of the dissection (localized to either the ascending aorta or descending aorta, or involves both the ascending and descending aorta.[5]

Chronic dissection is almost twice as common in patients with type III (45%) when compared with type I (24%) and type II dissection (27%).

Percentage 60 % 10-15 % 25-30 %
Type DeBakey I DeBakey II DeBakey III
Stanford A Stanford B
  Proximal Distal
Classification of aortic dissection

Stanford Classification System

Divided into 2 groups; A and B depending on whether the ascending aorta is involved.[6]

  • A = Type I and II DeBakey
  • B = Type III Debakey
Dissection of the aorta descendens (3), which starts from the left subclavian artery, reaching to the abdominal aorta (4). Aorta ascendens (1) and aortic arch (2) are not involved.


Classification based on the Proximity

  1. Proximal: Ascending aortic involvement
  2. Distal: Descending aortic involvement distal to left subclavian artery

Classification by the Time of Onset

  1. Acute: Onset within 2 weeks of onset of pain
  2. Subacute: Onset within 2-6 weeks of onset of pain
  3. Chronic: Onset within 6 weeks of pain.

References

  1. Nienaber, CA.; Eagle, KA. (2003). "Aortic dissection: new frontiers in diagnosis and management: Part I: from etiology to diagnostic strategies". Circulation. 108 (5): 628–35. doi:10.1161/01.CIR.0000087009.16755.E4. PMID 12900496. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. Tsai, TT.; Nienaber, CA.; Eagle, KA. (2005). "Acute aortic syndromes". Circulation. 112 (24): 3802–13. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.105.534198. PMID 16344407. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. DEBAKEY, ME.; HENLY, WS.; COOLEY, DA.; MORRIS, GC.; CRAWFORD, ES.; BEALL, AC. (1965). "SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF DISSECTING ANEURYSMS OF THE AORTA". J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 49: 130–49. PMID 14261867. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  4. Daily, PO.; Trueblood, HW.; Stinson, EB.; Wuerflein, RD.; Shumway, NE. (1970). "Management of acute aortic dissections". Ann Thorac Surg. 10 (3): 237–47. PMID 5458238. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  5. DeBakey ME, Henly WS, Cooley DA, Morris GC Jr, Crawford ES, Beall AC Jr. Surgical management of dissecting aneurysms of the aorta. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1965;49:130-49. PMID 14261867.
  6. Daily PO, Trueblood HW, Stinson EB, Wuerflein RD, Shumway NE. Management of acute aortic dissections. Ann Thorac Surg 1970;10:237-47. PMID 5458238.

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