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Posttraumatic aneurysm of the right atrium

J von der Emde1, R A Cesnjevar, S Kretschmer

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Germany.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of acquired right atrial false aneurysm, caused by blunt chest trauma, was successfully removed. This surgical intervention resolved symptoms including dyspnea, chest pain, and atrial fibrillation.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Acquired cardiac aneurysms are rare, with false aneurysms often resulting from trauma or iatrogenic injury.
  • Blunt chest trauma can lead to significant thoracic injuries, including cardiac and great vessel damage.
  • Atrial fibrillation and chest pain are common presenting symptoms in various cardiac conditions.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with persistent dyspnea, chest pain, and atrial fibrillation.
  • A history of three separate incidents of blunt chest trauma with associated rib fractures was noted.
  • Imaging revealed an acquired false aneurysm of the right atrium.

Findings:

  • Surgical removal of the right atrial false aneurysm was performed successfully.

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  • The procedure utilized extracorporeal circulation (heart-lung bypass).
  • Histopathological analysis confirmed the nature of the aneurysm.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for delayed cardiac complications following blunt chest trauma.
    • Surgical management of acquired atrial false aneurysms can be effective in resolving associated symptoms.
    • Emphasizes the importance of considering traumatic etiology in patients with cardiac abnormalities and relevant injury history.