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Victor X Mosquera¹, Carlos Velasco, Daniel Gulias

¹Department of Cardiac Surgery, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain. victor.x.mosquera.rodriguez@sergas.es

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Surgical repair of large brachiocephalic trunk pseudoaneurysms is risky. A novel technique using deep hypothermic circulatory arrest provides vital vascular control for these complex cases.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Large pseudoaneurysms of the brachiocephalic trunk pose significant surgical risks, including rupture.
Effective vascular control is paramount for managing these potentially life-threatening conditions.

Observation:

A patient with a giant brachiocephalic trunk pseudoaneurysm presented with impending rupture, respiratory distress, and superior vena cava compression due to multisystem trauma.

Findings:

A specialized surgical technique employing deep hypothermic circulatory arrest was successfully utilized.
This approach facilitated adequate vascular control, enabling the repair of the giant pseudoaneurysm.

Implications:

Deep hypothermic circulatory arrest offers a viable strategy for managing complex brachiocephalic trunk pseudoaneurysms in trauma patients.
This technique can mitigate rupture risk and address critical vascular compression symptoms.