Chronic posttraumatic thoracic aortic aneurysm presenting with dysphagia.
Chronic posttraumatic thoracic aortic aneurysms are rare. The natural history of these aneurysms is symptomatic enlargement. Herein is reported a chronic posttraumatic thoracic aortic aneurysm that became symptomatic by producing extrinsic compression of the esophagus. Despite the chronic nature of these aneurysms they should be repaired when found.
Jaggers
J
J
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Surgery, Denver 80262, USA.
Wiggins
J W
JW
Fullerton
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DA
D000293:Adolescent; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013997:Time Factors; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*