Huge aortic pseudoaneurysm arising from the aorta-saphenous vein graft anastomosis after coronary artery bypass grafting

Heart Surg Forum. 2013 Oct;16(5):E264-5. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20131018.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm of the aortic root is a rare condition and potentially fatal if not treated. It may occur in different etiologies. In this case, we aim to show an aortic pseudoaneurysm arising from the aorta-saphenous vein graft anastomosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Aorta / surgery*
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Diseases / etiology*
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Saphenous Vein / transplantation*