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Bronchial Artery Aneurysm Treated Using Aortic Stent Graft Alone: A Case Report
Takashi Matsumoto1, Takayuki Uchida1, Tomoyuki Ono1
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Iizuka Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Annals of Vascular Diseases
|October 17, 2017
Summary
Thoracic stent grafting successfully treated a complex bronchial artery aneurysm in a lymphoma patient. This minimally invasive approach offers a viable alternative for challenging anatomical cases.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Thoracic Medicine
Background:
- Bronchial artery aneurysms are rare but can cause significant complications.
- Traditional treatments like embolization may be challenging due to complex anatomy.
Observation:
- A 72-year-old female patient with malignant lymphoma presented with a 30 mm fusiform bronchial artery aneurysm.
- Computed tomography (CT) revealed two tortuous inflow arteries supplying the aneurysm.
Findings:
- Thoracic stent grafting was successfully deployed to cover the inflow arteries.
- The procedure achieved complete thrombosis of the aneurysm without bronchial artery embolization.
Implications:
- Thoracic stent grafting presents a potentially effective treatment for anatomically difficult bronchial artery aneurysms.
- This technique may offer a less invasive option compared to conventional methods, warranting further investigation and follow-up.
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