[False aneurysm of the ascending thoracic aorta after cardiac surgery: one case (author's transl)].
False aneurysms of the ascending thoracic aorta after cardiac surgery are rare. On the basis of one case seen recently, a review is undertaken of the 16 cases reported previously, Whilst there was a septic context in the majority of cases treatment should nevertheless combine medical therapy with a rapid surgical procedure.
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
Faux anévrysme de l'aorte thoracique ascendante après chirurgie cardiaque. A propos d'une observation.