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ASCENDING AORTA PSEUDOANEURYSM PRESENTING AS A PRESTERNAL PULSATILE MASS.

Amparo Martínez¹, María Eiras², José Manuel Martínez¹

¹Service of Cardiology, University Hospital, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Portuguese Journal of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery

|March 18, 2022

Summary

An 80-year-old patient developed a presternal pulsatile mass 16 months after ascending aorta replacement. Surgical correction of the ascending aorta pseudaneurysm was successful, with specific considerations discussed.

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Surgery
Medical Imaging

Background:

Ascending aorta replacement is a common procedure for aortic diseases.
Complications, though rare, require careful management.

Observation:

An 80-year-old female presented with a presternal pulsatile mass 16 months post-ascending aorta replacement.
Computed tomography revealed an ascending aorta pseudaneurysm extending through the sternum into subcutaneous tissues.

Findings:

The ascending aorta pseudaneurysm was successfully surgically corrected.
The case highlights specific surgical considerations for managing this rare complication.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of vigilant follow-up after aortic repair.
Effective surgical strategies can be employed for complex pseudaneurysm management.