Superior vena cava syndrome caused by a pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta.
Pseudoaneurysm of the ascending aorta is a well known complication after aortic root surgery. A case of a large pseudoaneurysm is reported, seen as a superior vena cava syndrome, a very rare clinical presentation. Perioperative transoesophageal echocardiography showed the presence of a large pseudoaneurysm starting from the left coronary ostium implantation.
Vydt
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Department of Cardiology, AZ Middelheim, Antwerp, Belgium. Tom.Vydt@skynet.be
Coddens
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Wellens
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D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000601:surgery; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*