Late results of the "simplified technique" in the surgical management of a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, ten years later - clinical report

The authors report the clinical case of a dissecting thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, in a 49-years old female, with the diagnosis of Marfan's syndrome, who underwent surgical treatment utilizing the "simplified technique", introduced by ourselves in 1983, for the management of this...

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Published inRevista portuguesa de cirurgia cardio-torácica e vascular Vol. 14; no. 4; pp. 221 - 225
Main Author Dinis da Gama, A
Format Journal Article
LanguagePortuguese
Published Portugal 01.10.2007
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - complications
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - surgery
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - complications
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic - surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Middle Aged
Time Factors
Vascular Surgical Procedures - methods
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Summary:The authors report the clinical case of a dissecting thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, in a 49-years old female, with the diagnosis of Marfan's syndrome, who underwent surgical treatment utilizing the "simplified technique", introduced by ourselves in 1983, for the management of this most demanding situation. Reviewed ten years later, having reassumed her social and professional life, a control angio-CT disclosed the procedure of aortic reconstruction and the revascularization of the digestive and renal arteries working in excellent condition. The unique and singular reconstructive procedure here utilized and its excellent long term result, justify its presentation and divulgation.
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ISSN:0873-7215