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Bronchial artery aneurysm refractory to transcatheter embolization
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-6310, USA.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|June 25, 2008
Summary
Rare bronchial artery aneurysms can be life-threatening. Surgical aneurysmectomy with vessel ligation proved effective in a patient with persistent flow after embolization attempts.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Bronchial artery aneurysms are rare but pose a significant risk of rupture and potentially fatal complications.
- Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial for managing these vascular abnormalities.
Observation:
- A 37-year-old male presented with chest discomfort, revealing a large right bronchial artery aneurysm.
- Initial treatment with two embolization attempts failed to resolve persistent blood flow within the aneurysm.
Findings:
- Surgical aneurysmectomy combined with ligation of collateral vessels was successfully performed via posterolateral thoracotomy.
- This intervention effectively addressed the persistent flow and resolved the aneurysm.
Implications:
- Surgical resection remains a viable and effective treatment option for complex bronchial artery aneurysms, especially when endovascular methods fail.
- Early surgical intervention can prevent rupture and associated life-threatening hemorrhage.
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