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Modified Octopus Technique for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Published on: August 1, 2025
Endovascular repair in atypical traumatic rupture of thoracic aorta
F Benedetto1, M La Spada, F Stilo
1G. Martino University Hospital, Unit of Vascular Surgery, Messina, Italy.
Introduction:
The traumatic rupture of thoracic aorta is a surgical emergency with high risk of morbidity and mortality.
Case Report:
We describe the case of an atypical rupture of retro-cardiac thoracic aorta with dissection of brachiocephalic trunk and spleen trauma occurred after a road accident. TC scan and perioperative angiography showed an atypical rupture of thoracic aorta.
Conclusion:
A combined treatment, endovascular for retro-cardiac thoracic aorta and surgical for brachiocephalic artery, has been useful to diminish the hemodynamic and organ ischemic problems associated with open surgery.
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