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Multiple Interventions to Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Child With Tuberous Sclerosis
Alejandro Olvera1, Joseph M Besho1, Akiko Tanaka1
1Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, Texas.
Abstract:
Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms in toddlers are extremely rare. However, we experienced an extent III thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm in a boy with tuberous sclerosis who underwent 3 open repairs and 1 endovascular aortic repair between the ages of 4 years and 18 years. This case highlights the potential for severe recurrent vascular aneurysms in the thoracic and abdominal aorta as a complication of tuberous sclerosis in children. Although aortic aneurysms in children are rare, it is vital to recognize these cases to prevent death due to rupture.
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