[Surgery for multiple aortic aneurysms with unstable angina pectoris; report of a case]

Kyobu Geka. 2008 Jan;61(1):78-81.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 77-year-old female with unstable angina pectoris was referred to our hospital for further evaluation of multiple aortic aneurysms. Computed tomography showed descending thoracic (65 mm), thoracoabdominal (40 mm) and infra-renal abdominal aneurysm (50 mm). Initially, this patient underwent off pump coronary revascularization. On 11 days after initial surgery, descending thoracic aneurysm ruptured, followed by emergent descending thoracic and thoraco-abdominal aneurysm repair. Two months later from this aortic repair, this patient successfully underwent abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. At 3 years and 7th month after the last operation, she is well without limitation of daily activities and any evidence of myocardial ischemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina, Unstable / complications*
  • Aorta, Abdominal
  • Aorta, Thoracic
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans