Ltd: ExoVasc External Aortic Root Support. The condition: aortic dilation and dissection One of the common features of Marfan syndrome is aortic dilation.
People affected by this are at risk of aortic dissection. The conventional approach: replacement of the aorta The current standard surgical means of preventing aortic dissection is to replace the ascending aorta, with or without replacement of the aortic valve. Family Practice Notebook. Medical Disease Information/Treatment/Procedures/Test Reference Websites.