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Cervical aortic arch with pseudocoarctation: presentation with spontaneous rupture.

J S Ikonomidis1, R C Robbins

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford Health Services, California 94305-5247, USA.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|March 23, 1999
PubMed
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Aortic rupture in a young man with a rare aortic arch anomaly was successfully treated with surgical repair. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing complex thoracic aortic diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Aorta Anatomy
  • Vascular Anomalies

Background:

  • Congenital anomalies of the aortic arch can predispose individuals to aortic pathologies.
  • Pseudocoarctation of the aorta is a rare condition characterized by luminal narrowing without significant pressure gradient.

Observation:

  • A 23-year-old male presented with hypotension due to left hemothorax.
  • Imaging revealed a left cervical aortic arch and a redundant, tortuous pseudocoarctation in the proximal descending thoracic aorta.

Findings:

  • Intraoperative findings confirmed an aortic rupture proximal to the pseudocoarctation.
  • The patient underwent successful resection of the diseased aorta and tube graft replacement under circulatory arrest.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the critical need for prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention in patients with complex aortic arch anomalies and aortic rupture.
  • Successful management highlights the efficacy of circulatory arrest in complex thoracic aortic reconstructions.