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  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Putian, Teaching Hospital, Fujian Medical University, 389 Longdejing Street, Chengxiang District, 351100, Putian, Fujian Province, China. shiminyuan@126.com.

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Syphilitic aortic aneurysm commonly affects the ascending aorta and often leads to aortic valve insufficiency. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial due to risks of rupture and sudden death.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Syphilitic aortic aneurysm is a rare but serious complication of untreated syphilis.
  • It primarily affects the aorta, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the clinical characteristics of syphilitic aortic aneurysm.
  • To review management strategies and outcomes based on recent literature.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Publications on syphilitic aortic aneurysm from 2000 to 2017 were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Syphilitic aortic aneurysms most frequently occur in the ascending aorta, presenting as saccular or fusiform shapes.
  • Aortic valve insufficiency complicates nearly half of cases; coronary artery lesions occur in 16.5%.
  • Surgical intervention for aortic valve or coronary artery issues was required in a significant proportion of patients.

Conclusions:

  • Syphilitic aortic aneurysm demands aggressive management upon diagnosis due to high risks of rupture and sudden death.
  • While survival rates did not differ between surgical and conservative treatments in this review, prompt intervention is advised.