[Complete obliteration of false lumen in thoracic aorta after surgical treatment of acute type De Bakey I aortic dissection--a case report].

: A case of a 62 year old male with acute type De Bakey I aortic dissection is presented. The ascending aorta, aortic valve and total aortic arch replacement were performed. Additionally the proximal descending aorta was replaced using elephant trunk technique, to close the entrance of the dissection. There was no patent false lumen in distal descending aorta in postoperative findings.