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A New Murine Model of Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Published on: July 7, 2013
Coil embolization of an aortic arch false aneurysm
René Chapot1, Armand Aymard, Jean-Pierre Saint-Maurice
1Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Hôpital Lariboisière, Paris, France. rene.chapot@lrb.ap-hop-paris.fr
Summary
Endovascular occlusion using detachable microcoils successfully treated a saccular anastomotic false aneurysm in the ascending aorta. This minimally invasive approach offers a viable alternative to surgery for such aortic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Anastomotic false aneurysms are serious complications following aortic root and arch surgery.
- Saccular morphology presents unique challenges for treatment.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old patient presented with an expanding saccular false aneurysm at the aortic arch anastomosis after prior aortic dissection repair.
- The aneurysm was treated via selective endovascular occlusion using detachable microcoils.
Findings:
- The endovascular coiling procedure effectively occluded the saccular anastomotic false aneurysm.
- Magnetic resonance angiography confirmed the stability of the occlusion at a 2-year follow-up.
Implications:
- Endovascular coiling is a promising alternative to open surgery for saccular anastomotic false aneurysms.
- This case highlights the potential of minimally invasive techniques in managing complex aortic pathologies.
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