Pseudoaneurysm of subclavian artery 21-years after staged repair of tetralogy of Fallot.
Three cases of pseudoaneurysm of subclavian artery in long-term follow-up after staged repair of tetralogy of Fallot are described. The angiographical study revealed that aneurysms were located in the systemic end area of previously ligated modified Blalock-Taussing shunt. Aneurysmectomy with resection of a shunt and segment of subclavian artery was performed. We believe division of a prosthetic shunt should be routinely performed during complete repair of tetralogy to prevent morbidity in the long-term follow-up period.
Demyanchuk
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Department of Cardiac Surgery, Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, 03680 Kyiv, Ukraine. v_tall_e@hotmail.com
Dykucha
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Dovgan
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Lazorishinets
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D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013348:Subclavian Artery; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000601:surgery*