Aggressive progression of penetrating atheromatous ulcer of the descending thoracic aorta.
The treatment of acute aortic pathologies continues to evolve with enhanced imaging capabilities. This case report highlights the rapid progression of penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer to pseudoaneurysm development and subsequent treatment with thoracic endovascular stent graft.
Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA 23298-0068, USA.
C Sai
CS
Krishna
John D
JD
Grizzard
Derek R
DR
Brinster
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014456:Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*