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When Aortic Stenting Alone Does Not Solve It: Mass Effect of Thoracic Aneurysms
Kalil Hussein Khalil1, Jose Honorio Palma1, Matheus Simonato2
1Instituto do Coração, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Annals of Vascular Surgery
|August 14, 2016
Summary
Thoracic aneurysms can compress vital structures, causing significant symptoms. A case study shows endovascular treatment was insufficient, necessitating surgical intervention for symptom relief.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Thoracic aneurysms can lead to compression of adjacent mediastinal structures.
- Symptoms often arise from this mass effect, impacting patient quality of life.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old woman presented with a six-month history of fatigue and dyspnea.
- These symptoms were attributed to a thoracic aneurysm causing significant compression.
Findings:
- Initial endovascular treatment failed to alleviate the patient's symptoms.
- Subsequent surgical intervention was required to address the aneurysm and associated compression.
Implications:
- This case highlights the limitations of endovascular repair in certain thoracic aneurysm presentations.
- Complex thoracic aneurysms may necessitate a hybrid or open surgical approach for optimal outcomes.
- Effective management of symptomatic thoracic aneurysms requires careful consideration of treatment modalities.
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