Surgical Treatment of Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery and Kommerell's Diverticulum
Author Information
Author(s): Jose Rubio Alvarez, Quiroga Sierra JL, Nazar Adrio B, Comendador Martinez JM, Carro Garcia J
Primary Institution: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University hospital Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Conclusion
The patient underwent successful surgery for an aberrant right subclavian artery and a calcified aneurysm of Kommerell's diverticulum, resulting in a stable recovery.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a 10-year history of hypertension and diabetes.
- Computed tomographic scans revealed a 5 cm calcified aneurysm.
- The patient was discharged in good condition 22 days after the operation.
Takeaway
A 72-year-old man had a rare artery problem that made it hard for him to swallow, but doctors were able to fix it with surgery, and he got better.
Methodology
The surgery involved excluding the aneurysm from circulation and performing a bypass using a graft.
Limitations
The rarity of the condition makes it difficult to generalize findings.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 72-year-old man with a history of hypertension and diabetes.
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