Tuberculous Aortitis Complicated with Pseudoaneurysm Formation in the Descending Thoracic Aorta: A Case Report
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 408-411, 2012.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-109672
ABSTRACT
A 51-year-old male with sustained fever was diagnosed with military tuberculosis and tuberculous aortitis complicated with pseudoaneurysm formation at the proximal descending aorta. A follow-up computed tomography evaluation showed an increased size of the pseudoaneurysm in this area, suggestive of a contained rupture. Consequently, the patient underwent emergency excision and replacement of the aorta using a left heart bypass. The patient was discharged without postoperative complications on post-operative day 12. During the one-year follow-up period, the patient was free of any complications or recurrence of tuberculosis. We report a case of pseudoaneurysm of the descending aorta that was successfully surgically repaired.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Aorta
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Aorta, Thoracic
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Aortitis
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Postoperative Complications
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Recurrence
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Rupture
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Tuberculosis
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Follow-Up Studies
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Aneurysm, False
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Heart Bypass, Left
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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