[Two-debranching Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Complicated by Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura;Report of a Case]

Kyobu Geka. 2020 Nov;73(12):1027-1031.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease in which the number of platelets decreases due to auto-antibodies against platelets. We report that thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) was successfully performed for a thoracic aortic aneurysm complicated by ITP. The patient was a man of 77 years of age. He had a history of splenectomy due to ITP. He was admitted to our hospital with an aneurysm of the aortic arch that enlarged to a maximum minor axis of 63 mm. An operation was planned. Because of ITP, it was judged that replacement of the aortic arch using a cardio-pulmonary pump would be associated with a high risk of bleeding. Thus, 2-debranching TEVAR was selected and performed with no hemorrhagic complications. He was discharged from the hospital on the 12th day after surgery. We believe that 2-debranching TEVAR is effective for reducing perioperative bleeding in patients with ITP.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic* / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic* / complications
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic* / surgery
  • Replantation
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Stents
  • Treatment Outcome