Open surgical correction of multiple bronchial artery aneurysms
Jef Van den Eynde1, Arian Arjomandi Rad2,3, Ilya Karasov4
1Unit of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
Journal of Cardiac Surgery
|May 4, 2020
Summary
This case study details a rare bronchial artery aneurysm (BAA) in a 60-year-old woman. Successful surgical removal via thoracotomy relieved her symptoms, highlighting treatment options for BAAs.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Bronchial artery aneurysms (BAAs) are uncommon vascular conditions.
- BAAs can present asymptomatically or with severe hemoptysis.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old woman presented with posterior mediastinal BAAs.
- Symptoms included periscapular pain, dyspnea, hoarseness, and dysphagia.
Findings:
- Three posterior mediastinal BAAs were successfully removed.
- Thoracotomy led to excellent recovery and symptom resolution.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering BAAs in differential diagnoses.
- Surgical intervention can be effective for symptomatic BAAs.
- Discussion of BAA treatment options is crucial for clinical management.
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