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¹Ohio Valley Medical Center,Emergency Medicine, Wheeling, WV 26003-3823, USA. krodeo85@yahoo.com

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A rare case of Stanford type A aortic dissection co-occurred with an aberrant right subclavian artery and common carotid trunk in a 59-year-old man. Surgical aortic arch replacement was successfully performed, highlighting the importance of recognizing these rare vascular anomalies.

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Background:

Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition involving a tear in the aorta's inner layer.
Aberrant right subclavian artery and common carotid trunk are rare congenital vascular anomalies.
The simultaneous occurrence of these conditions presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

A 59-year-old male presented with sudden onset chest pain radiating to the back.
Computed tomography angiogram revealed Stanford type A aortic dissection extending to the iliac bifurcation.
The patient also exhibited an aberrant right subclavian artery with a retroesophageal course and a common carotid trunk.

Findings:

The case highlights a rare confluence of Stanford type A aortic dissection with aberrant right subclavian artery and common carotid trunk.
Surgical intervention involving aortic arch replacement was successfully performed.
The study emphasizes the importance of detailed vascular imaging in patients with aortic dissection.

Implications:

This case underscores the need for awareness of complex congenital vascular variations in patients with aortic dissection.
Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in such complex cases.
Understanding the embryologic basis of these anomalies can aid in clinical diagnosis and management.