Total arch and descending thoracic aortic replacement for massive hemoptysis requiring CPR caused by intrapulmonary penetration of chronic dissecting aortic aneurysm: a case report

Total arch and descending thoracic aortic replacement for massive hemoptysis requiring CPR caused by intrapulmonary penetration of chronic dissecting aortic aneurysm: a case report

Abstract Background Intrapulmonary penetration of the thoracic aorta is a rare, life-threatening complication of a chronic dissecting aortic aneurysm. It causes massive hemoptysis requiring prompt intervention to prevent fatal airway bleeding. A surgical approach that enables diverse surgical maneuv...

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Main Authors: Tsubasa Mikami, Takashi Yamauchi, Satoshi Sakakibara, Yoshito Ito, Hitoshi Suhara, Yukio Hayashi, Toru Kuratani, Takafumi Masai, Yoshiki Sawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-12-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Chronic dissecting aortic aneurysm
Aortopulmonary fistula
Straight incision with a rib-cross approach
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01573-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01573-9

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