A Large Pseudoaneurysm of the Aortic Arch due to Penetrating Atherosclerotic Ulcer
10.4326/jjcvs.37.364
- VernacularTitle:弓部大動脈に巨大仮性瘤を形成した穿通性粥状硬化性潰瘍 penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer の1例
- Author:
Toshiharu Yamagishi
;
Kazuhiro Sakata
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Japanese Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
2008;37(6):364-367
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
A 72-year-old man underwent hemiarch replacement of the distal aortic arch with hypothermia and selective cerebral perfusion because of a large pseudoaneurysm of the aortic arch. Histological examination revealed a penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer had caused aortic perforation and resultant pseudoaneurysm formation.
