Numerical Simulation in Ulcer-Like Projection due to Type B Aortic Dissection with Complete Thrombosis Type

Abstract

The aging society has rapidly progressed worldwide and the mortality and morbidity rates of aortic diseases are increasing. In particular, aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection are serious disorders. These may be fatal if their diagnosis and treatment are delayed. In 2006, guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection was established in Japan [1]. In 2010, a guideline for the diagnosis and management of patients with thoracic aortic diseasewas established in the United States[2]. These guidelines pay particular attention to the diagnosis and treatment of aortic diseases. We investigated the possibility of estimating timedependent changes in these diseases using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. This chapter describes the numerical simulations used for ulcer-like projections due to aortic dissections with complete thrombosis. By combining the results of CFD and diagnostic imaging, we can anticipate future improvements in diagnosis.