[A case of stent-graft implantation for distal arch aneurysm]

A 74-year-old woman was pointed out distal arch aneurysm 4 years ago in another hospital. As the diameter has gradually increased, the operation was considered. At first a pig tail catheter was inserted from the right femoral artery to aortic arch in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. In the operating room, stent-graft was inserted using pig tail catheter. Post operative CT showed clot formation outside the stent-graft. This procedure was thought to be less invasive and safe.