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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

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  • Aortic pseudoaneurysms are rare but serious complications, often resulting from trauma.
  • Delayed presentation of aortic injuries can pose diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male presented with persistent vomiting, with a history of a car accident 3 months prior.
  • Chest computed tomography revealed an esophageal-obliterating aneurysmal structure.

Findings:

  • Transesophageal echocardiography diagnosed a pseudoaneurysm of the aortic isthmus.
  • Intraoperative findings confirmed a ruptured aortic isthmus with a large pseudoaneurysm.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering delayed aortic injuries after trauma, even if initially uneventful.
  • Prompt surgical intervention, including graft replacement, is crucial for managing aortic pseudoaneurysms.
  • Accurate imaging modalities are essential for diagnosing and characterizing these complex vascular injuries.