Aberrant right subclavian artery aneurysm--a surgical review

Aneurysms of an aberrant subclavian artery are rare. They are usually secondary to atherosclerosis. Dysphagia is the most common presenting symptom. The diagnosis of the lesions is easily established by CT scan or MRI. Biplane arteriography is necessary in order to clearly analyse the aortic arch and its branches. Surgical resection is usually indicated. We treated a patient who suffered from an aneurysm of an aberrant subclavian artery. The surgical technique is detailed as well as a review of all the surgical cases of the literature.