[Late complication of surgical repair of aortic coarctation: ruptured pseudoaneurysm of the aorta treated by thoracic endovascular aortic repair]

J Mal Vasc. 2010 Jun;35(3):189-93. doi: 10.1016/j.jmv.2010.01.078. Epub 2010 Mar 20.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Aortic coarctation is a frequent congenital defect requiring early surgical treatment. Late complications of these surgical procedures can be fatal as in the case of a ruptured anastomotic pseudoaneurysm. We present a case of a 49-year-old man presenting with hemorrhagic shock due to this complication who was successfully treated by endovascular techniques with implantation of two stent grafts. This case illustrates the fact that endovascular aortic repair is feasible, certainly less invasive and very efficient for this type of complication when used in an experienced center.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / surgery*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Aortic Coarctation / surgery
  • Aortic Rupture / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Time Factors