Comprehensive management of type A acute aortic dissection in the paediatric population with ACTA 2 mutation: case reports and literature review of paediatric aortic dissection

Abstract

Acute aortic dissection in the paediatric population is rare but lethal. We present two paediatric cases of type A acute aortic dissection that required emergent procedures and were later found to have genetic mutations. High index of suspicion, early clinical diagnosis, prompt treatment, the advantageous collaboration between the paediatric team and aortic surgeons, and familial genetic testing are paramount to achieve a good outcome.