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KMID : 0364020120450060408
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2012 Volume.45 No. 6 p.408 ~ p.411
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Tuberculous Aortitis Complicated with Pseudoaneurysm Formation in the Descending Thoracic Aorta: A Case Report
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Seo Dong-Ju
Kim Joon-Bum
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Abstract
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A 51-year-old male with sustained fever was diagnosed with military tuberculosis and tuberculous aortitis complicated with pseudoaneurysm formation at the proximal descending aorta. A follow-up computed tomography evaluation showed an increased size of the pseudoaneurysm in this area, suggestive of a contained rupture. Consequently, the patient underwent emergency excision and replacement of the aorta using a left heart bypass. The patient was discharged without postoperative complications on post-operative day 12. During the one-year follow-up period, the patient was free of any complications or recurrence of tuberculosis. We report a case of pseudoaneurysm of the descending aorta that was successfully surgically repaired.
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KEYWORD
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Tuberculosis, Aneurysm, false, Aorta, Left heart bypass
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