Endovascular Repair of a Leaking Aortic Arch Pseudoaneurysm Using Graft Stent Combined with Chimney Protection to Left Common Carotid Artery: Case Report and Review of Literature

We report a rare case of leaking aortic arch PsA repaired by thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) using graft stent with chimney technique to protect left common carotid artery. Unlike other cases in the literature, our case was unique being having leaking PsA not related to previous cardiac surgery or aortic dissection. The successful management of this patient using TEVAR combined with chimney technique suggests that this approach may be an attractive therapeutic alternative to treat aortic arch pseudoaneurysm.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research