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Tuberculous pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aorta
T Ohtsuka1, Y Kotsuka, K Yagyu
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Tuberculous pseudoaneurysm, a rare but fatal tuberculosis complication, can affect the thoracic aorta. Successful surgical treatment is possible, offering insights into infection pathways.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Tuberculous pseudoaneurysm is a rare and often fatal complication of tuberculosis.
- Aortic pseudoaneurysms can arise from infections, including tuberculosis, posing significant surgical challenges.