Recurrent True Brachial Artery Aneurysm
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 364-367, 2011.
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em Inglês
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| ID: wpr-121850
ABSTRACT
True aneurysm of the brachial artery is a rare disease entity. The mechanism of aneurysm formation is considered to be compression of the arterial wall, producing contusion of the media and subsequent weakness of the wall and fusiform dilatation. It can be caused by arteriosclerotic, congenital, and metabolic disorders, and can be associated with diseases such as Kawasaki's disease. Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography, arteriography, and selective upper extremity angiography may be performed for establishing the diagnosis of aneurysm. The best therapeutic option is operative repair, and it should be performed without any delay, in order to prevent upper extremity ischemic or thrombotic sequelae. Here, we report a case of recurrent brachial artery aneurysm with review of the literature.
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Assunto principal:
Artéria Braquial
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Angiografia
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Ultrassonografia Doppler
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Contusões
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Extremidade Superior
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Doenças Raras
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Dilatação
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Aneurisma
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2011
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