Late complications after prosthetic replacement of the ascending aorta: what did we learn from routine magnetic resonance imaging follow-up?✩

Abstract

Peri-prosthetic haematoma occurs equally after aneurysm or dissection repairs and is a pre-existing condition for peri-prosthetic false aneurysm; biological glue or extended repair do not prevent late complications. Long-term MRI follow-up allows successful elective reoperation for life-threatened but asymptomatic patients.