Massive hemoptysis caused by a ruptured subclavian artery aneurysm

Chest. 1993 Aug;104(2):612-3. doi: 10.1378/chest.104.2.612.

Abstract

We report a case of left subclavian artery aneurysm, which ruptured and penetrated through the left upper lung parenchyma causing massive hemoptysis and a left hemothorax. Through sternothoracotomy, tangential aneurysmorrhaphy under proximal control and left upper pulmonary lobectomy were performed. The patient is doing well after nearly three years of follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / complications*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Hemothorax / etiology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Subclavian Artery* / diagnostic imaging