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Percutaneous Closure of Giant Aortic Pseudoaneurysm in a Child
Deepa Sasikumar1, Arun Gopalakrishnan, Harikrishnan K N Kurup
1Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. deepaskumar@yahoo.com.
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Percutaneous closure of aortic pseudoaneurysms is a safe and feasible option for children in select high-risk cases. This minimally invasive technique offers a viable alternative when traditional methods are not suitable.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Aortic pseudoaneurysms are rare but serious complications.
- Percutaneous closure has shown success in adult patients.
- Limited data exists regarding this procedure in pediatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and safety of percutaneous closure for aortic pseudoaneurysms in children.
- To present a case demonstrating successful percutaneous intervention in a pediatric patient.
Main Methods:
- A case report detailing the percutaneous closure of an aortic pseudoaneurysm in a pediatric patient.
- Review of relevant literature on aortic pseudoaneurysm management in children and adults.
Main Results:
- Successful percutaneous closure of the aortic pseudoaneurysm was achieved.
- The procedure was technically feasible and demonstrated a favorable safety profile in this selected pediatric case.
- No immediate complications were reported post-procedure.
Conclusions:
- Percutaneous closure of aortic pseudoaneurysms can be a safe and effective option for pediatric patients.
- Careful patient selection and anatomical assessment are crucial for successful outcomes.
- This minimally invasive approach may be considered for high-risk pediatric cases unsuitable for conventional treatment.
Abstract:
Although percutaneous closure of aortic pseudoaneurysms have been described in adults with good results, there are no reports in children. This case demonstrates that in selected high-risk cases where the anatomy is suitable, percutaneous closure may be feasible and safe in children.
