Superior vena cava syndrome caused by a pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta.

Vydt, T; Coddens, J; Wellens, F · Heart · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta is a well known complication after aortic root surgery. A case of a large pseudoaneurysm is reported, seen as a superior vena cava syndrome, a very rare clinical presentation. Perioperative transoesophageal echocardiography showed the presence of a large pseudoaneurysm starting from the left coronary ostium implantation.

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