False aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta caused by an inhaled foreign body. A case report.
A case of traumatic false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta is reported. The aneurysm was caused by the inhalation of a needle into the left main bronchus. The diagnosis of a false aneurysm was made 42 days after inhalation. The aneurysm was repaired by direct suture without the need for circulatory assistance or a shunt. There were no intra- or postoperative complications.
D000293:Adolescent; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male