False hydatic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta.

Biglioli, P; Spirito, R; Roberto, M; Parolari, A; Agrifoglio, M; Pompilio, G; Arena, V · Ann Thorac Surg · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

In this article we report the successful treatment of a lower descending thoracic aorta hydatidosis that mimicked a posterior saccular aneurysm; surgical excision was performed and the aorta was repaired with a prosthetic Dacron patch. At a 26-month follow-up, the patient is alive and conducting a normal life. Discussion about the management of this rare case also is given.

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