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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 [[symptom]]s ([[acute]], [[chronic]]) prior to presentation.
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 [[symptom]]s ([[acute]], [[chronic]]) prior to presentation.


==Anatomic Classification==
==Classification==
===DeBakey classification system===
===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.<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 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>
*'''Type I''' - Originates in [[ascending aorta]], propagates at least to the [[aortic arch]] and often beyond it distally.
*''Type I'' - Originates in [[ascending aorta]], propagates at least to the [[aortic arch]] and often beyond it [[distal]]ly.
*'''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 proximally.
*''Type III'' – Originates in [[descending aorta]], rarely extends [[proximal]]ly.


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===Stanford Classification System===
===Stanford Classification System===
Divided into 2 groups; A and B depending on whether the ascending aorta is involved.<ref>Daily PO, Trueblood HW, Stinson EB, Wuerflein RD, Shumway NE. Management of acute aortic dissections. ''Ann Thorac Surg'' 1970;10:237-47. PMID 5458238.</ref>
Divided into 2 groups; A and B depending on whether the ascending [[aorta]] is involved.<ref>Daily PO, Trueblood HW, Stinson EB, Wuerflein RD, Shumway NE. Management of acute aortic dissections. ''Ann Thorac Surg'' 1970;10:237-47. PMID 5458238.</ref>
*'''A''' = '''Type I''' and '''II''' DeBakey
*''A'' = ''Type I'' and ''II'' DeBakey
*'''B''' = '''Type III''' Debakey
*''B'' = ''Type III'' Debakey


[[Image:AoDissekt scheme StanfordB.png|left|thumb|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.]]
[[Image:AoDissekt scheme StanfordB.png|left|thumb|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.]]
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==Classification Based on Chronicity==
==Classification Based on Chronicity==

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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

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.[1]

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.[2]

  • 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 Chronicity

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

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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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