[Videoscopic resection of a thrombosed aneurysm of a patent ductus arteriosus in a neonate]

Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 1998 Sep;91(9):1193-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Aneurysmal dilatation of a patent ductus arteriosus is a rare condition. One hundred and fifty three cases have been reported, of which 59 (39%) were operated, with an operative mortality of 16%. The authors report a case detected in a premature neonate on chest X-ray showing a mass in the mid-mediastinal region. Surgical resection was undertaken by video-thoracoscopy. Peroperative analysis of the resected specimen suggested a vascular structure and this was confirmed by histological study, which showed spontaneous aneurysm of a thrombosed patent ductus arteriosus or cystic residue of a patent ductus arteriousus. The authors underline the importance of peroperative puncture of structures of uncertain origin and the possibility of conversion of such a procedure to that of an extreme emergency.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / pathology
  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / pathology
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / surgery*
  • Endoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Male
  • Thoracoscopy / methods*
  • Thrombosis / pathology
  • Thrombosis / surgery*
  • Video Recording