Chronic, traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta.

Albuquerque, F C; Krasna, M J; McLaughlin, J S · Ann Thorac Surg · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Rupture of the ascending aorta is lethal in virtually all cases. In the recent literature, fewer than 9 cases of chronic, traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta have been documented. Reported herein is such a case, discovered incidentally and repaired successfully under cardiopulmonary bypass using a graft prosthesis. Aortogram remains the diagnostic method of choice in these patients.

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