Acute thrombosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm during cardiac surgery.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.063.
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Abstract
Aortic thrombosis has been described in the medical literature as a rare and catastrophic complication of abdominal aortic aneurysms. However, it has only been reported once in cardiac surgical settings. We report a unique case of thrombosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysms during the course of cardiac surgery, in a fully anticoagulated patient on cardiopulmonary bypass. Prompt diagnosis and immediate surgical management were critical for a successful outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Intraoperative Complications
- Thrombosis