Successful operation for type-B aortic dissection with partial involvement of Kommerell's diverticulum and aortic rupture: A novel double short-graft method

Acute type-B aortic dissection is generally managed by administeringmedical treatment with an aim to achieve pain relief and hypertension control. Surgery is usually performed only in cases of type-B dissection complicated with limb ischemia, branch vessel compression or potential fatal aortic rupture. Herein, we report an extremely unusual case of type-B aortic dissection with partial involvement of coexistent Kommerell's diverticulum and concurrent aortic rupture that was successfully treated by means of a novel double short-graft method.