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Chinese medical journal · Jul 2011
Case ReportsEndovascular repair of a tuberculous aneurysm of descending thoracic aorta.
- Yong Wang, Jian Zhang, Ming-di Yin, Shao-ye Wang, Zhi-quan Duan, and Shi-jie Xin.
- Department of Vascular Surgery, First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, China.
- Chin. Med. J. 2011 Jul 1; 124 (14): 2228-30.
AbstractTuberculous aortic aneurysm (TBAA) is an extremely rare clinical event with life-threatening implication. Management for this condition is challenging and its therapeutic option has not been yet established. A few recent reports described endovascular repair rather than open surgery as the method for treatment. Although this remains controversial, endovascular exclusion has been gaining acceptance for some surgeons. We present a case of TBAA who was treated by endovascular stent grafting for a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm with simultaneous anti-tuberculous medication. The outcome was favorable.
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