Pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aorta results from transmural disruption of the aortic wall, with the leak contained by surrounding structures. Previous cardiac surgery is the most frequent cause. Mechanisms include infection, poor anastomotic technique, and intrinsic aortic disease.
Precocious giant pseudoaneurysm of an "innocent" ascending aorta after bicuspid aortic valve replacement redo
SANTINI, Francesco;BERTOLINI, Paolo;Tomezzoli, Anna;FAGGIAN, Giuseppe;MAZZUCCO, Alessandro
2008-01-01
Abstract
Pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aorta results from transmural disruption of the aortic wall, with the leak contained by surrounding structures. Previous cardiac surgery is the most frequent cause. Mechanisms include infection, poor anastomotic technique, and intrinsic aortic disease.
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