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Modified Octopus Technique for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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[Multiple tuberculous aortic aneurysms in a child. A case report].

A Mechchat¹, R Idrissi, O El Mahi

¹Service de chirurgie vasculaire périphérique, internat de l'hôpital Ibn Sina, CHU Ibn Sina, Rabat, Morocco. alae_mechchat@yahoo.fr

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Summary

Tuberculous aortic aneurysms are rare, with rupture being a major risk. This case highlights multiple aortic aneurysms in a child, emphasizing prompt surgical and antitubercular treatment.

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Modified Octopus Technique for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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Published on: August 1, 2025

Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Surgery
Infectious Diseases
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Tuberculous aortic aneurysms are uncommon vascular conditions.
Aneurysmal rupture is a primary, often fatal, complication.
This report details a rare instance of multiple tuberculous aortic aneurysms in a pediatric patient.

Observation:

A 13-year-old girl presented with abdominal pain, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
Physical examination revealed a pulsatile umbilical mass.
Imaging demonstrated multiple thoracic and abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysms.

Findings:

The patient underwent successful aortic graft repair.
Histopathology confirmed tuberculosis in the aortic wall and lymph nodes.
Antitubercular chemotherapy was initiated postoperatively.

Implications:

Early surgical intervention is crucial for tuberculous aortic aneurysms.
Timely initiation of antitubercular therapy is essential.
This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in pediatric aortic pathology.