Endovascular Repair of an Ductus Arteriosus Aneurysm Causing Ortner Syndrome

A ductus arteriosus aneurysm (DAA) is a rare but potentially fatal condition in adults. In the past, open surgery was the only available option for treatment. Nowadays, endovascular repair has emerged as a safe and less invasive treatment option for aortic aneurysms. However, there is little experience with DAA and its anatomic location can complicate endovascular repair. Here, we describe the case of a 69-year-old patient who presented with Ortner syndrome caused by DAA, which was successfully treated using a solely endovascular approach and a standard stent graft.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - March 5, 2014 Category: Surgery Authors: Runge, V., Pieper, C. C., Schiller, W., Praeger, A. J., Probst, C., Wilhelm, K. E. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research