Aortic pseudoaneurysm.
Reoperative aortic surgery is a therapeutic challenge. We examine a case of reoperative aortic surgery involving a pseudoaneurysm that occurred after surgical treatment of an abdominal aneurysm. A systematic approach to diagnosis, followed by treatment tailored to diagnostic findings, can minimize morbidity.
Takach
Thomas J
TJ
The Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. tjtakach@netscape.net
Cervera
Roberto D
RD
Gregoric
Igor D
ID
D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000601:surgery*; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery*; D001027:Aortography; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012086:Reoperation; D013537:Sutures; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed