1. Extracranial Vertebral Artery Aneurysm Rupture Complicated by Extrapleural Haematoma
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D. Nenadic, M. Balevic, M. Milojevic, and S. Tanaskovic
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Surgery ,RD1-811 ,Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system ,RC666-701 - Abstract
Introduction: Extracranial vertebral artery aneurysm (EVAA) and extrapleural haematoma (EH) are rare clinical findings most often associated with blunt or penetrating trauma. However, EVAA rupture can be complicated by development of a large EH. Report: A 50 year old man underwent an emergency thrombectomy followed by graft reconstruction of an aorto-bi-femoral bypass. The post-operative course was complicated by respiratory failure and severe anaemia. Computed tomography revealed EVAA rupture and EH, so ligation of EVAA was performed with thoracotomy. Discussion: In a patient with extensive peripheral vascular disease and rapid development of EH, the rupture of a supra-aortic vessel aneurysm might be considered. Keywords: Extracranial vertebral artery, Aneurysm, Rupture, Extrapleural haematoma more...
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- 2018
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