Significance of recurrent pain in acute type B aortic dissection

Among 53 patients with initially uncomplicated acute type B aortic dissection, recurrent pain alone did not predict complications or adverse outcome. These data suggest that in the absence of evidence of clinical or radiographic complications, the course of patients with recurrent discomfort after type B aortic dissection may be more benign than previously thought, and that symptoms of recurrent pain alone map not necessarily be an indication fur urgent aortic surgery.