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Huge traumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm.

Dmitriy Shnayderman¹, Scott G Baginski¹, William B Lea¹

¹Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin & Froedtert Memorial Hospital, 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.

Radiology Case Reports

|August 23, 2017

Summary

Traumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm, a rare complication of chest trauma, can be successfully treated. Endovascular repair using vascular plugs and coils offers an effective solution for this life-threatening condition.

Keywords:

Pseudoaneurysm Pulmonary artery Stab wound Trauma

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Thoracic Trauma Management
Vascular Interventions

Background:

Penetrating thoracic trauma can lead to rare but severe complications.
Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysms (PAPAs) are uncommon sequelae of chest injuries.
Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for patient survival.

Observation:

A 27-year-old female presented with a large (6.5 cm) traumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm.
The pseudoaneurysm resulted from multiple stab wounds to the chest and abdomen.
The patient's condition posed a significant risk of hemorrhage.

Findings:

Successful endovascular treatment of the traumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm was achieved.
The intervention involved vascular plug occlusion and coil embolization.
This minimally invasive approach avoided the need for open surgery.

Implications:

Endovascular techniques represent a viable and effective treatment option for traumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysms.
This case highlights the importance of considering endovascular repair in managing complex vascular injuries.
Successful treatment can prevent catastrophic hemorrhage and improve patient outcomes in trauma cases.