Open AccessSpontaneous aortic arch rupture with pseudoaneurysm and constrictive-effusive pericarditis formation
Author(s) -
Marian Gaşpar,
Horéa Feier,
Petre Deutsch,
Stefan I. Dragulescu
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1569-9293
pISSN - 1569-9285
DOI - 10.1510/icvts.2006.139568
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , pseudoaneurysm , constrictive pericarditis , aortic arch , surgery , aortic rupture , radiology , past medical history , cardiology , aortic aneurysm , aneurysm , aorta
Spontaneous aortic rupture, without any history of previous thoracic trauma, infection or acute thoracic pain is an extremely rare and potentially life-threatening event. Its diagnosis, in the absence of acute symptoms, is usually delayed and relies on secondary signs. While the etiology is atherosclerotic in most cases, the exact mechanisms of rupture have only recently been uncovered. Treatment may be surgical, endovascular or by a combined procedure, according to the anatomy, location and expertise of the medical team.