title: Operative challenges in management of concurrent interrupted aortic arch and descending thoracic aortic aneurysm.
abstract: Interrupted aortic arch is a rare finding in the adult patient. This condition in combination with a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm is an even more exceptional occurrence. Surgical management includes open, endovascular, and hybrid options. We present the case of a 57-year-old man with interrupted aortic arch and concomitant descending thoracic aortic aneurysm, review characterization of this entity, and discuss management options with consideration to associated risks.
authors: Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex 77030, USA.
authors: James Adam
authors: JA
authors: Davis
authors: Ramyar
authors: R
authors: Gilani
authors: Raed
authors: R
authors: Al-Najjar
authors: Peter I
authors: PI
authors: Tsai
authors: Matthew J
authors: MJ
authors: Wall
mesh_terms: D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods